Johannes Frederick Britz (abt. 1917 - 1943)

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Biography

Johannes Frederick Britz is genealogies verbind aan Suid Afrika /is genealogically connected to South Africa

Union Defence Force 1912 - 1957, World War II South African Air Force, 21 Squadron

Lieutenant Colonel Johannes Frederick Britz was Killed in action during served in WWII,.

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Name: Johannes Frederick Britz ^[1]

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Father's Name: Son of Johannes Frederick and Gertruida Margaritha Britz, of Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa; husband of Louise Joyce Mansfield Britz, of Johannesburg. ^[1]

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Force number: P/102633V ^[1]

Rank: Lieutenant Colonel ^[1]

Surname: Britz ^[1]

Names: J. F. ^[1]

Regiment: South African Air Force ^[1]

Unit: 21 Squadron ^[1]

Decoration: D F C ^[1]

Citations: LG Sup 12 December 1941 pg. 7052 - "This officer, who displayed brilliant leadership in the East African campaign, continues to show outstanding qualities both as a pilot and flight commander and has led several attacks on targets in the Bardia area with distinction. On one occasion when in formation with another aircraft, during a bombing attack on Bardia both were attacked by 2 Messerschmitt 109s. The attackers shot down one of our aircraft, but Major Britz fearlessly closed with the enemy and shot one of them down and, skilfully manoeuvring his aircraft, enabled his rear gunner to shoot down the other one. Throughout, this officer has displayed great courage and initiative and set an inspiring example." ^[1]

Cemetery: Italy, Sangro river war cemetery, V. D. 30. ^[1]

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Event Date: 3 November 1943 ^[1]

Age: 26 years

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Cause of death:Killed in action, collided in formation with AG951, spun in, at Alfedena, 67 miles NW of Naples, in Martin Baltimore Mk III #FA474. ^[1]

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1. ↑ ^{1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12} South African War Graves Project Grave of Johannes Frederick Britz Seen and entered Jan 2024 by Frederik Willem Johannes Britz