In Memory Of

LE MESURIER, GERALD JOHN

Service Details
Age:
 29
Date of Birth:
 -0001-11-30
Service No:
 102636
Rank:
 Major
Unit:
 1 Sqdn.
Regiment:
 South African Air Force
Date of Death:
 1943-07-08
Cause of Death:
 Died in Aircraft Accident, air crash, mid-air collision in Master III W8453 while practicing dive-bombing on the Hilmarton Bombing Range, with Flight Lieutenant Lewis
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 1. J. 3.
Cemetery:
 BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY
Localitly:
 Surrey
Country:
 United Kingdom
Additional Information
Decorations:
 D F C
Citations:
 LG 23 April 1943 pg. 1855 - "This officer completed much operational flying in the Western Desert, displaying fine leadership and great courage throughout. On one occasion when 14 Stukas were shot down without loss to the Squadron, Major le Mesurier, flew with great distinction. His skilful leadership contributed materially to the success achieved. This officer has destroyed one enemy aircraft and probably destroyed several others."
Son of the Revd. Canon Thomas G. le Mesurier and Annalie le Mesurier; husband of Phyllis D. M. le Mesurier, of Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. A South African Ace he had 3 Destroyed / 1 Probably Destroyed / 1 Damaged. Remembered on Diocesan College Roll of Honour. He attended Diocesan College 1922-32.