Service Details
Name:
 GRIFFITH
Given Name:
 JOHN LLEWELLYN
Initials:
 J L
Service No:
 87671
Rank:
 Squadron Leader
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Regiment:
 Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
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Unit:
 180 Sqdn.
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Date of Death:
 1944-07-24
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Date of Birth:
 1918-02-09
Age:
 26
Cause of Death:
 Died in Aircraft Accident, Mitchell II FW190
Decorations:
 Distinguished Flying Cross
Citations:
 LG Sup 6 October 1942 pg. 4342
Additional
Information:
Son of Frederick Samuel and Sybil Virtue Griffith, of Porthcawl, Glamorgan, Wales. Born Bloemfontein. Educated Durban High School. Commemorated on WWII Roll of Honour in the Durban High School Centenary Book 1866-1966
Commemoration
Country:
 United Kingdom
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Locality:
 Sussex
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Cemetery:
 KIRDFORD (ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST) CHURCHYARD EXTENSION
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