In Memory Of
STOCKS, NEIL ASHCROFT
Service Details
Age:
30
Date of Birth:
1924-06-24
Service No:
P1/33522
Rank:
Lieutenant
Unit:
Air Operations School Langebaanweg
Regiment:
South African Air Force
Date of Death:
1954-09-22
Cause of Death:
Died in Aircraft Accident, De Havilland Vampire FB 9 #236, while busy with training at the Anti-Aircraft range at Strandfontein. He performed a low level, high speed, mock attack on the anti-aircraft positions but struck the ground
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
Alternative Commemoration until grave found
Cemetery:
UNKNOWN CEMETERY
Localitly:
Unknown
Country:
South Africa
Additional Information
Decorations:
D F C, Mentioned in Despatches, Air Medal (USA)
Citations:
DFC LG 15 February 1946 pg. 962 - "In recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations"; MID LG Sup 1 January 1946 pg. 129
Son of Mr. W. J. Stocks, of Harrismith. ref. 85 years of SAAF