21 Squadron War Diary
Zuara
No. 21 Squadron S.A.A.F. Middle East.WAR DIARY. "Q1"GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUMMARY FOR PERIOD 651.4.43. to 30.4.43.Days in Operation 30No. of Sorties 252Total Op. Hours 435Fuel Expended (Galls.) 41.984S.A.A. Expended 4.000Bombs dropped 1488AIRCRAFT.Average available 17.5Lowest No. available 14Serviceability percentage on available aircraft 90.2%Wrecked by Enemy Action 1Wrecked by other causes 4ENEMY AIRCRAFT.Destroyed -PERSONNEL.Killed 1Wounded (adm. to Hosp.) 2Missing -Missing (Prisoner of war) -Missing (believed killed) -CASUALTIES.Killed:102452 Lt. Carlisle J.P. 14.4.43.Wounded (adm. to Hosp.)32473 F/Sgt. Waldeck V.W. 14.4.43.189887 F/Sgt. Forrest J.B. 1.4.43.(Books of 100—Boeke van 100.)21 Squadron (Unit). (eenheid).CASUALTY RETURN—OTHER RANKS.OPGAWE VAN VERLIESE—MINDERES.Date of last D.D. 646 rendered 24/4/43Datum van vorige D.D. 646Number of sheets attached to this return ---Aantal blaaie aan hierdie opgawe geheg"R1"Detail of casualties to other ranks which have occurred since last return. The detail should include all battle casualties, accidents, admission to and discharge from hospital, casualty clearing station, etc., promotion (acting, temporary, local or substantive), transfers, postings, attachments, etc., courts-martial, field punishment, forfeiture of pay, etc., leave of absence, alteration in next-of-kin with postal address, transfers to "X" List and any other items affecting a soldier's service.Besonderhede van verliese van minderes sedert lewering van vorige opgawe. Die besonderhede moet insluit alle gevegverliese, ongelukke, opneming in en ontslag uit die hospitaal, opruimpos, ens., bevordering (waarnemend, tydelik, plaaslik of effektief), oorplasings, indelings, toevoegings, ens., krygsrade, veldstraf, verbeuring van soldy, ens., verlof, verandering van naasbestaande met posadres, oorplasing na lys "X" en enige ander besonderhede in verband met die soldaat se diens.No. Rank. Rang. Name and Initials. Naam en voorletters. Unit or Corps. Eenheid of korps. Nature of Casualty. Aard van verlies. Date. Datum. REMARKS. (In the case of casualties from wounds or disease, any available information for communication to relatives should be stated.) OPMERKING. (In die geval van verliese weens verwonding of siekte, moet alle beskikbare informasie vermeld word vir mededeling aan bloedverwante.127076V F/Sgt. FOOT W.H. 21 Squadron Taken Off Strength 23/4/43 from 55 Squadron.127334V Sgt. EASTICK E.E. do do do do(Date) (Datum) 27/4 1943(Signature of Commander.) (Handtekening van bevelvoerder.)21 Squadron (Unit—Eenheid.)South African Air Forces (Bde., Div., etc., with which Unit is serving.) (Brig., afd., ens., waarby eenheid dien.)66G.P.-S.12241-1940-5,000-100. S.21 Squadron (Unit). (eenheid).CASUALTY RETURN—OTHER RANKS.OPGAWE VAN VERLIESE—MINDERES.Date of last D.D. 646 rendered 24/4/43Datum van vorige D.D. 646Number of sheets attached to this return ---Aantal blaaie aan hierdie opgawe geheg"R1"Detail of casualties to other ranks which have occurred since last return. The detail should include all battle casualties, accidents, admission to and discharge from hospital, casualty clearing station, etc., promotion (acting, temporary, local or substantive), transfers, postings, attachments, etc., courts-martial, field punishment, forfeiture of pay, etc., leave of absence, alteration in next-of-kin with postal address, transfers to "X" List and any other items affecting a soldier's service.Besonderhede van verliese van minderes sedert lewering van vorige opgawe. Die besonderhede moet insluit alle gevegverliese, ongelukke, opneming in en ontslag uit die hospitaal, opruimpos, ens., bevordering (waarnemend, tydelik, plaaslik of effektief), oorplasings, indelings, toevoegings, ens., krygsrade, veldstraf, verbeuring van soldy, ens., verlof, verandering van naasbestaande met posadres, oorplasing na lys "X" en enige ander besonderhede in verband met die soldaat se diens.No. Rank. Rang. Name and Initials. Naam en voorletters. Unit or Corps. Eenheid of korps. Nature of Casualty. Aard van verlies. Date. Datum. REMARKS. (In the case of casualties from wounds or disease, any available information for communication to relatives should be stated.) OPMERKING. (In die geval van verliese weens verwonding of siekte, moet alle beskikbare informasie vermeld word vir mededeling aan bloedverwante.C301689 A/L/M Mastin P. 21 Squadron Promotion 25/4/43 Promoted to Rank of A/C.M. with P.A. wef 1/10/41 Order 21 S. RO 273/41. Auth: H/E/MEC 301689/K/6103 dd 18/4/43(Date) (Datum) 25/4 1943(Signature of Commander.) (Handtekening van bevelvoerder.)21 Squadron (Unit—Eenheid.)South African Air Forces (Bde., Div., etc., with which Unit is serving.) (Brig., afd., ens., waarby eenheid dien.)67G.P.-S.12241-1940-5,000-100. S.21 Squadron (Unit). (eenheid).CASUALTY RETURN—OTHER RANKS.OPGAWE VAN VERLIESE—MINDERES.Date of last D.D. 646 rendered 24/4/43Datum van vorige D.D. 646Number of sheets attached to this return ---Aantal blaaie aan hierdie opgawe geheg"R1"Detail of casualties to other ranks which have occurred since last return. The detail should include all battle casualties, accidents, admission to and discharge from hospital, casualty clearing station, etc., promotion (acting, temporary, local or substantive), transfers, postings, attachments, etc., courts-martial, field punishment, forfeiture of pay, etc., leave of absence, alteration in next-of-kin with postal address, transfers to "X" List and any other items affecting a soldier's service.Besonderhede van verliese van minderes sedert lewering van vorige opgawe. Die besonderhede moet insluit alle gevegverliese, ongelukke, opneming in en ontslag uit die hospitaal, opruimpos, ens., bevordering (waarnemend, tydelik, plaaslik of effektief), oorplasings, indelings, toevoegings, ens., krygsrade, veldstraf, verbeuring van soldy, ens., verlof, verandering van naasbestaande met posadres, oorplasing na lys "X" en enige ander besonderhede in verband met die soldaat se diens.No. Rank. Rang. Name and Initials. Naam en voorletters. Unit or Corps. Eenheid of korps. Nature of Casualty. Aard van verlies. Date. Datum. REMARKS. (In the case of casualties from wounds or disease, any available information for communication to relatives should be stated.) OPMERKING. (In die geval van verliese weens verwonding of siekte, moet alle beskikbare informasie vermeld word vir mededeling aan bloedverwante.20268V S/Sgt. JACKSON R. 21 Squadron Taken On Strength 24/4/43 Ex 24 Squadron P.A. 03(Date) (Datum) 24/4 1943(Signature of Commander.) (Handtekening van bevelvoerder.)21 Squadron (Unit—Eenheid.)South African Air Forces (Bde., Div., etc., with which Unit is serving.) (Brig., afd., ens., waarby eenheid dien.)68G.P.-S.12241-1940-5,000-100. S.21 Squadron (Unit). (eenheid).CASUALTY RETURN—OFFICERS.OPGAWE VAN VERLIESE—OFFISIERE.Date of last D.D. 646 rendered 24/4/43Datum van vorige D.D. 646Number of sheets attached to this return ---Aantal blaaie aan hierdie opgawe geheg"R1" 69Detail of casualties to officers which have occurred since last return. The detail should include all battle casualties, accidents, admission to and discharge from hospital, casualty clearing station, etc., promotions (acting, temporary, local or substantive), transfers, postings, attachments, etc., courts-martial, leave of absence, alteration in next-of-kin with postal address, transfers to "X" List and any other items connected with an officer's service.Besonderhede van verliese van offisiere sedert lewering van vorige opgawe. Die besonderhede moet insluit alle gevegverliese, ongelukke, opneming in en ontslag uit die hospitaal, opruimpos, ens., bevorderinge (waarnemend, tydelik, plaaslik of effektief), oorplasings, indelings, toevoegings, ens., krygsrade, verlof, verandering van naasbestaande met posadres, oorplasing na lys "X" en ander besonderhede in verband met die offisier se diens.No. Rank. Rang. Name and Initials. Naam en voorletters. Unit or Corps. Eenheid of korps Nature of Casualty. Aard van verlies Date. Datum REMARKS. (In the case of casualties from wounds or disease, any available information for communication to relatives should be stated.) OPMERKING. (In die geval van verliese weens verwonding of siekte, moet alle beskikbare informasie vermeld word vir mededeling aan bloedverwante.278809 V Capt. LARGEMAN R.M. 21 Squadron Taken On Strength 23/4/43 Reported Ex S.A.A.F.D (4810)176485V " STEYTLER I.v.R. " Taken off Strength 24/4/43 TRNS. S.A.A.F.D FOR R.T.U. (4810)(Date) (Datum) 24/4/ 1943(Signature of Commander.) (Handtekening van bevelvoerder.)AdjutantSQUADRON21 Squadron (Unit—Eenheid.)South African Air Force (Bde., Div., etc., with which Unit is serving.) (Brig., afd., ens., waarby eenheid dien.)G.P.-S.12240—1940—2,500-100. S.21 Squadron (Unit). (eenheid).CASUALTY RETURN—OTHER RANKS.OPGAWE VAN VERLIESE—MINDERES.Date of last D.D. 646 rendered 24/4/43Datum van vorige D.D. 646Number of sheets attached to this return ---Aantal blaaie aan hierdie opgawe geheg"R1" 70Detail of casualties to other ranks which have occurred since last return. The detail should include all battle casualties, accidents, admission to and discharge from hospital, casualty clearing station, etc., promotion (acting, temporary, local or substantive), transfers, postings, attachments, etc., courts-martial, field punishment, forfeiture of pay, etc., leave of absence, alteration in next-of-kin with postal address, transfers to "X" List and any other items affecting a soldier's service.Besonderhede van verliese van minderes sedert lewering van vorige opgawe. Die besonderhede moet insluit alle gevegverliese, ongelukke, opneming in en ontslag uit die hospitaal, opruimpos, ens., bevordering (waarnemend, tydelik, plaaslik of effektief), oorplasings, indelings, toevoegings, ens., krygsrade, veldstraf, verbeuring van soldy, ens., verlof, verandering van naasbestaande met posadres, oorplasing na lys "X" en enige ander besonderhede in verband met die soldaat se diens.No. Rank. Rang. Name and Initials. Naam en voorletters. Unit or Corps. Eenheid of korps. Nature of Casualty. Aard van verlies. Date. Datum. REMARKS. (In the case of casualties from wounds or disease, any available information for communication to relatives should be stated.) OPMERKING. (In die geval van verliese weens verwonding of siekte, moet alle beskikbare informasie vermeld word vir mededeling aan bloedverwante.95853 V A/M Cockroft R.A. 21 Squadron INFLUENZA 21/4/43 Admitted 25 M.R.S.48063 V W/A/Cpl. Schadie W.A. " TAKEN ON STRENGTH 21/4/43 Reported Ex-SAAF.D. (L 762).48091 V W/Sgt. Bush E.G.A. " " " " " " "326795 " COUTTS A. " " " " " " "26231 V " ERASMUS D.J. " " " " " " "326958 " ERASMUS R " " " " " " "227669 " HEARD V.C. " " " " " " "BELG Adjt. THEILE F.C. " " " " " " "" " DUFFMANE R.F.C " " " " " " "" " PLUMEREL E.G.V.E. " " " " " " "" " QUESTIAUX G.M.E " " " " " " "95102 V A/Mech. JOOSTE P.C.J " TAKEN OFF STRENGTH 24/4/43 TRANS 3 (SA) Wing.100366 " ROMBURGH C. " " " " " " "207887 " WILSON R.J. " " " " " " "(Date) (Datum) 24/4/ 1943(Signature of Commander.) (Handtekening van bevelvoerder.)21 SQUADRON, Adjutant21 Squadron (Unit—Eenheid.)South African Air Forces (Bde., Div., etc., with which Unit is serving.) (Brig., afd., ens., waarby eenheid dien.)G.P.-S.12241-1940-5,000-100. S.21 Squadron (Unit). (eenheid).CASUALTY RETURN—OFFICERS.OPGAWE VAN VERLIESE—OFFISIERE.(Books of 100—Boeke van 100.)D.D. 643.Date of last D.D. 643 rendered 20/4/43Datum van vorige D.D. 643Number of sheets attached to this return ---Aantal blaaie aan hierdie opgawe geheg"R1"Detail of casualties to officers which have occurred since last return. The detail should include all battle casualties, accidents, admission to and discharge from hospital, casualty clearing station, etc., promotions (acting, temporary, local or substantive), transfers, postings, attachments, etc., courts-martial, leave of absence, alteration in next-of-kin with postal address, transfers to "X" List and any other items connected with an officer's service.Besonderhede van verliese van offisiere sedert lewering van vorige opgawe. Die besonderhede moet insluit alle gevegverliese, ongelukke, opneming in en ontslag uit die hospitaal, opruimpos, ens., bevorderinge (waarnemend, tydelik, plaaslik of effektief), oorplasings, indelings, toevoegings, ens., krygsrade, verlof, verandering van naasbestaande met posadres, oorplasing na lys "X" en ander besonderhede in verband met die offisier se diens.No. Rank. Rang. Name and Initials. Naam en voorletters. Unit or Corps. Eenheid of korps Nature of Casualty. Aard van verlies Date. Datum REMARKS. (In the case of casualties from wounds or disease, any available information for communication to relatives should be stated.) OPMERKING. (In die geval van verliese weens verwonding of siekte, moet alle beskikbare informasie vermeld word vir mededeling aan bloedverwante.176486 CAPT. STEYTLER I.v.R. 21 Squadron Annual Increment 1/4/43 INCREASE OF SALARY OF £20 a year wef 1/4/43 Auth: A.G. (1) 236/10/5 dd. 31/3/41 O.G.M.S. auth: D.A.R. 1/831 (E.M.) PART II ORDERS(Date) (Datum) 21/4/ 1943(Signature of Commander.) (Handtekening van bevelvoerder.)Adjutant21 Squadron21 Squadron (Unit—Eenheid.)South African Air Forces (Bde., Div., etc., with which Unit is serving.) (Brig., afd., ens., waarby eenheid dien.)7121 Squadron (Unit). (eenheid).CASUALTY RETURN—OTHER RANKS.OPGAWE VAN VERLIESE—MINDERES.(Books of 100—Boeke van 100.)D.D. 646.Date of last D.D. 646 rendered 20/4/43Datum van vorige D.D. 646Number of sheets attached to this return ---Aantal blaaie aan hierdie opgawe geheg"R1"Detail of casualties to other ranks which have occurred since last return. The detail should include all battle casualties, accidents, admission to and discharge from hospital, casualty clearing station, etc., promotion (acting, temporary, local or substantive), transfers, postings, attachments, etc., courts-martial, field punishment, forfeiture of pay, etc., leave of absence, alteration in next-of-kin with postal address, transfers to "X" List and any other items affecting a soldier's service.Besonderhede van verliese van minderes sedert lewering van vorige opgawe. Die besonderhede moet insluit alle gevegverliese, ongelukke, opneming in en ontslag uit die hospitaal, opruimpos, ens., bevordering (waarnemend, tydelik, plaaslik of effektief), oorplasings, indelings, toevoegings, ens., krygsrade, veldstraf, verbeuring van soldy, ens., verlof, verandering van naasbestaande met posadres, oorplasing na lys "X" en enige ander besonderhede in verband met die soldaat se diens.No. Rank. Rang. Name and Initials. Naam en voorletters. Unit or Corps. Eenheid of korps. Nature of Casualty. Aard van verlies. Date. Datum. REMARKS. (In the case of casualties from wounds or disease, any available information for communication to relatives should be stated.) OPMERKING. (In die geval van verliese weens verwonding of siekte, moet alle beskikbare informasie vermeld word vir mededeling aan bloedverwante.206421 V S/Sgt. COETZEE H.H. 21 Squadron TAKEN OFF STRENGTH 21/4/43 TRANS S.A.A.F.D FOR DISPOSALAuth O.C. 3 Wing(Date) (Datum) 20/4 1943 [Note: The date at bottom is handwritten as 20/4, while entry date is 21/4](Signature of Commander.) (Handtekening van bevelvoerder.)Adjutant21 Squadron21 Squadron (Unit—Eenheid.)South African Air Force (Bde., Div., etc., with which Unit is serving.) (Brig., afd., ens., waarby eenheid dien.)72G.P.-S.12241-1940-5,000-100. S.21 Squadron (Unit). (eenheid).CASUALTY RETURN—OFFICERS.OPGAWE VAN VERLIESE—OFFISIERE.(Books of 100—Boeke van 100.)D.D. 643.Date of last D.D. 643 rendered 13/4/1943Datum van vorige D.D. 643Number of sheets attached to this return ---Aantal blaaie aan hierdie opgawe geheg"R1"Detail of casualties to officers which have occurred since last return. The detail should include all battle casualties, accidents, admission to and discharge from hospital, casualty clearing station, etc., promotions (acting, temporary, local or substantive), transfers, postings, attachments, etc., courts-martial, leave of absence, alteration in next-of-kin with postal address, transfers to "X" List and any other items connected with an officer's service.Besonderhede van verliese van offisiere sedert lewering van vorige opgawe. Die besonderhede moet insluit alle gevegverliese, ongelukke, opneming in en ontslag uit die hospitaal, opruimpos, ens., bevorderinge (waarnemend, tydelik, plaaslik of effektief), oorplasings, indelings, toevoegings, ens., krygsrade, verlof, verandering van naasbestaande met posadres, oorplasing na lys "X" en ander besonderhede in verband met die offisier se diens.No. Rank. Rang. Name and Initials. Naam en voorletters. Unit or Corps. Eenheid of korps Nature of Casualty. Aard van verlies Date. Datum REMARKS. (In the case of casualties from wounds or disease, any available information for communication to relatives should be stated.) OPMERKING. (In die geval van verliese weens verwonding of siekte, moet alle beskikbare informasie vermeld word vir mededeling aan bloedverwante.205971 LIEUT. BORCHARDS P.H. 21 Squadron Taken On Strength 12/4/43 Reported Ex S.A.A.F.D (Venterl)205752 " HANDLEY S.T. " " " " " " "47814 " NICHOLAS " " " " " " "206588 LT. WILLMOT M.E. " " " " " " "113377 LT. VAN DER MEULEN D.W. " TAKEN OFF STRENGTH 21/4/43 POSTED S.A.A.F.D. INEFF. 4877A.103342 MAJOR SCHRAVESANDE MARTON T " " 20/4/43 POSTED 55 Squadron.205849 LT. SIMON " " " " " "102452 LT. CARLISE J.P. " " 14/4/43 KILLED ENEMY ACTION.113377 LT. VAN DER MEULEN " TAKEN ON STRENGTH 21/4/43 REPORTED BACK FOR DUTY(Date) (Datum) 20/4/ 1943(Signature of Commander.) (Handtekening van bevelvoerder.)Adjutant21 SQUADRON21 Squadron (Unit—Eenheid.)South African Air Force (Bde., Div., etc., with which Unit is serving.) (Brig., afd., ens., waarby eenheid dien.)73G.P.-S.12240—1940—2,500-100. S.21 Squadron (Unit). (eenheid).CASUALTY RETURN—OTHER RANKS.OPGAWE VAN VERLIESE—MINDERES.(Books of 100—Boeke van 100.)D.D. 646.Date of last D.D. 646 rendered 13/4/43Datum van vorige D.D. 646Number of sheets attached to this return ---Aantal blaaie aan hierdie opgawe geheg"R1"Detail of casualties to other ranks which have occurred since last return. The detail should include all battle casualties, accidents, admission to and discharge from hospital, casualty clearing station, etc., promotion (acting, temporary, local or substantive), transfers, postings, attachments, etc., courts-martial, field punishment, forfeiture of pay, etc., leave of absence, alteration in next-of-kin with postal address, transfers to "X" List and any other items affecting a soldier's service.Besonderhede van verliese van minderes sedert lewering van vorige opgawe. Die besonderhede moet insluit alle gevegverliese, ongelukke, opneming in en ontslag uit die hospitaal, opruimpos, ens., bevordering (waarnemend, tydelik, plaaslik of effektief), oorplasings, indelings, toevoegings, ens., krygsrade, veldstraf, verbeuring van soldy, ens., verlof, verandering van naasbestaande met posadres, oorplasing na lys "X" en enige ander besonderhede in verband met die soldaat se diens.No. Rank. Rang. Name and Initials. Naam en voorletters. Unit or Corps. Eenheid of korps. Nature of Casualty. Aard van verlies. Date. Datum. REMARKS. (In the case of casualties from wounds or disease, any available information for communication to relatives should be stated.) OPMERKING. (In die geval van verliese weens verwonding of siekte, moet alle beskikbare informasie vermeld word vir mededeling aan bloedverwante.94546 A/Mech. Rossouw G.P. 21 Squadron Admitted 25 M.R.S (INEFF.) 11/4/43207142 F/Sgt. LOOTS F. " Taken On Strength 12/4/43 Reported Ex S.A.A.F.D (Venterl)181228 " OSWALD W. " " " " " " " " " "328655 A/Sgt. VAN LOGGENBERG. " " " " " " " " " "32473 F/Sgt. WALDEK V.W. " SPRAINED ANKLE 14/4/43 EVAC TRIPOLI HOSPITAL (INEFF)100364 A/Mech ROMBURGH C.E. " CHANGE OF ADDRESS 20/4/43 MRS. C.E. ROMBURGH (MOTHER)NEXT-OF-KIN KRAMERS COTTAGES,BOXES ROAD.MAITLAND. C.P.189887 F/Sgt. FORREST J.B. " TAKEN OFF STRENGTH 1.4/4/43 POSTED S.A.A.F.D (INEFF) (4922)312611 A/Mech BOONZAIER. " SEP LEFT KNEE 11/4/43 REPORTED BACK FOR DUTY EX 25 M.R.S.58309 " OLPS M.W. " INJURY LEFT KNEE 11/4/43 " " " " " "(Date) (Datum) 20/4 1943(Signature of Commander.) (Handtekening van bevelvoerder.)Adjutant21 Squadron21 Squadron (Unit—Eenheid.)South African Air Force (Bde., Div., etc., with which Unit is serving.) (Brig., afd., ens., waarby eenheid dien.)74G.P.-S.12241-1940-5,000-100. S.21 Squadron (Unit). (eenheid).CASUALTY RETURN—OFFICERS.OPGAWE VAN VERLIESE—OFFISIERE.(Books of 100—Boeke van 100.)D.D. 643.Date of last D.D. 643 rendered 30/1/43 [Note: Crossed out, corrected to 13/4/43]Datum van vorige D.D. 643Number of sheets attached to this return ---Aantal blaaie aan hierdie opgawe geheg"R1"Detail of casualties to officers which have occurred since last return. The detail should include all battle casualties, accidents, admission to and discharge from hospital, casualty clearing station, etc., promotions (acting, temporary, local or substantive), transfers, postings, attachments, etc., courts-martial, leave of absence, alteration in next-of-kin with postal address, transfers to "X" List and any other items connected with an officer's service.Besonderhede van verliese van offisiere sedert lewering van vorige opgawe. Die besonderhede moet insluit alle gevegverliese, ongelukke, opneming in en ontslag uit die hospitaal, opruimpos, ens., bevorderinge (waarnemend, tydelik, plaaslik of effektief), oorplasings, indelings, toevoegings, ens., krygsrade, verlof, verandering van naasbestaande met posadres, oorplasing na lys "X" en ander besonderhede in verband met die offisier se diens.No. Rank. Rang. Name and Initials. Naam en voorletters. Unit or Corps. Eenheid of korps Nature of Casualty. Aard van verlies Date. Datum REMARKS. (In the case of casualties from wounds or disease, any available information for communication to relatives should be stated.) OPMERKING. (In die geval van verliese weens verwonding of siekte, moet alle beskikbare informasie vermeld word vir mededeling aan bloedverwante.102905 Major FEATHERSTONE S.E 21 Squadron CHANGE OF ADDRESS NEXT-OF-KIN 15/3/43 CHANGED AS FOLLOWS: MRS P.E. FEATHERSTONE (WIFE) % MRS M.W. STUART 186 INNES Rd. DURBAN NATAL. S.A.206588 LT. WILLMOT M.E. do CHANGE OF ADDRESS NEXT OF KIN 13/4/43 CHANGED AS FOLLOWS: MR. E.H. WILLMOT (FATHER) 18 MacDONALD Rd. FYNNLAND. NATAL.(Date) (Datum) 13/4/ 1943(Signature of Commander.) (Handtekening van bevelvoerder.)Adjutant21 Squadron21 Squadron (Unit—Eenheid.)South African Air Force (Bde., Div., etc., with which Unit is serving.) (Brig., afd., ens., waarby eenheid dien.)75G.P.-S.12240—1940—2,500-100. S.21 Squadron (Unit). (eenheid).CASUALTY RETURN—OTHER RANKS.OPGAWE VAN VERLIESE—MINDERES.(Books of 100—Boeke van 100.)D.D. 646.Date of last D.D. 646 rendered 24/2/43Datum van vorige D.D. 646Number of sheets attached to this return ---Aantal blaaie aan hierdie opgawe geheg"R1"Detail of casualties to other ranks which have occurred since last return. The detail should include all battle casualties, accidents, admission to and discharge from hospital, casualty clearing station, etc., promotion (acting, temporary, local or substantive), transfers, postings, attachments, etc., courts-martial, field punishment, forfeiture of pay, etc., leave of absence, alteration in next-of-kin with postal address, transfers to "X" List and any other items affecting a soldier's service.Besonderhede van verliese van minderes sedert lewering van vorige opgawe. Die besonderhede moet insluit alle gevegverliese, ongelukke, opneming in en ontslag uit die hospitaal, opruimpos, ens., bevordering (waarnemend, tydelik, plaaslik of effektief), oorplasings, indelings, toevoegings, ens., krygsrade, veldstraf, verbeuring van soldy, ens., verlof, verandering van naasbestaande met posadres, oorplasing na lys "X" en enige ander besonderhede in verband met die soldaat se diens.No. Rank. Rang. Name and Initials. Naam en voorletters. Unit or Corps. Eenheid of korps. Nature of Casualty. Aard van verlies. Date. Datum. REMARKS. (In the case of casualties from wounds or disease, any available information for communication to relatives should be stated.) OPMERKING. (In die geval van verliese weens verwonding of siekte, moet alle beskikbare informasie vermeld word vir mededeling aan bloedverwante.104040 F/Sgt. Britz, S 21 Squadron Taken Off Strength 26/3/43 Missing Enemy Action(Cas 38/43 Refers)205978 " Clark PE do do do do99976 A/Mech BRADLEY R.E.M. do Contra sec 9(2) M.D.C. 7/4/43 Disobeying a lawful commandgiven by his superior officer.Whilst on active service inthe field forfeits 4 days payunder sec 46(2) M.D.C.100622 A/Mech MARTIN M.A. do Contra sec 9(2) M.D.C. 7/4/43 Disobeying a lawful commandby his superiorofficer. Whilst on activeservice in the field forfeits2 days pay under sec 46(2) M.D.C.99687 A/Mech STERN N do Contra Sec 9(2) M.D.C. / Disobeying a lawful command given byhis superior officer whilst on active servicein the field forfeits 4 days pay U/S 46(2)M.D.C.(Date) (Datum) 11/4/ 1943(Signature of Commander.) (Handtekening van bevelvoerder.)Adjutant21 Squadron21 Squadron (Unit—Eenheid.)South African Air Forces (Bde., Div., etc., with which Unit is serving.) (Brig., afd., ens., waarby eenheid dien.)76G.P.-S.12241-1940-5,000-100. S.21 Squadron (Unit). (eenheid).CASUALTY RETURN—OTHER RANKS.OPGAWE VAN VERLIESE—MINDERES.(Books of 100—Boeke van 100.)D.D. 646.Date of last D.D. 646 rendered 13/4/43Datum van vorige D.D. 646Number of sheets attached to this return ---Aantal blaaie aan hierdie opgawe geheg"R1"Detail of casualties to other ranks which have occurred since last return. The detail should include all battle casualties, accidents, admission to and discharge from hospital, casualty clearing station, etc., promotion (acting, temporary, local or substantive), transfers, postings, attachments, etc., courts-martial, field punishment, forfeiture of pay, etc., leave of absence, alteration in next-of-kin with postal address, transfers to "X" List and any other items affecting a soldier's service.Besonderhede van verliese van minderes sedert lewering van vorige opgawe. Die besonderhede moet insluit alle gevegverliese, ongelukke, opneming in en ontslag uit die hospitaal, opruimpos, ens., bevordering (waarnemend, tydelik, plaaslik of effektief), oorplasings, indelings, toevoegings, ens., krygsrade, veldstraf, verbeuring van soldy, ens., verlof, verandering van naasbestaande met posadres, oorplasing na lys "X" en enige ander besonderhede in verband met die soldaat se diens.No. Rank. Rang. Name and Initials. Naam en voorletters. Unit or Corps. Eenheid of korps. Nature of Casualty. Aard van verlies. Date. Datum. REMARKS. (In the case of casualties from wounds or disease, any available information for communication to relatives should be stated.) OPMERKING. (In die geval van verliese weens verwonding of siekte, moet alle beskikbare informasie vermeld word vir mededeling aan bloedverwante.285658 PTE JAEGHA G 21 Squadron CONTRA SEC: 24 (2) MDC 8/4/43 FORFEIT 3 days PAY UNDER SEC 46(2) MDC387161 L/Cpl. ESTCOURT M. do CONTRA SEC 8(2) MDC 7/4/43 WHEN ON ACTIVE SERVICEUSING INSUBORDINATE LANGUAGETO HIS SUPERIOR OFFICER REPRIMAND.301649 PTE STEENKAMP A. do CONTRA SEC 9(2) MDC 9/4/43 DISOBEYING A LAWFUL COMMANDGIVEN BY HIS SUPERIOR OFFICERFORFEITS 7 DAYS PAY UNDER SEC 46(2)MDC.301436 PTE VAN WYK I. do BRONCHIAL NUMONIA 16/4/43 EVAC 21 MRS (INEFF)387396 L/CPL VAN WILLING A do TAKEN OFF STRENGTH 21/4/43 TRANS S.A BASE FOR RTUAUTH: ADAF/ME/41418.301317 PTE VERTUIN S do URETHRAL DISCHARGE 6/4/43 DISCHARGED 8 CCS TO DUTY(Date) (Datum) 20/4 1943(Signature of Commander.) (Handtekening van bevelvoerder.)Adjutant21 Squadron21 Squadron (Unit—Eenheid.)South African Air Force (Bde., Div., etc., with which Unit is serving.) (Brig., afd., ens., waarby eenheid dien.)77G.P.-S.12241-1940-5,000-100. S.21 Squadron (Unit). (eenheid).CASUALTY RETURN—OFFICERS.OPGAWE VAN VERLIESE—OFFISIERE.(Books of 100—Boeke van 100.)D.D. 643.Date of last D.D. 643 rendered 24/2/43Datum van vorige D.D. 643Number of sheets attached to this return ---Aantal blaaie aan hierdie opgawe geheg"R1"Detail of casualties to officers which have occurred since last return. The detail should include all battle casualties, accidents, admission to and discharge from hospital, casualty clearing station, etc., promotions (acting, temporary, local or substantive), transfers, postings, attachments, etc., courts-martial, leave of absence, alteration in next-of-kin with postal address, transfers to "X" List and any other items connected with an officer's service.Besonderhede van verliese van offisiere sedert lewering van vorige opgawe. Die besonderhede moet insluit alle gevegverliese, ongelukke, opneming in en ontslag uit die hospitaal, opruimpos, ens., bevorderinge (waarnemend, tydelik, plaaslik of effektief), oorplasings, indelings, toevoegings, ens., krygsrade, verlof, verandering van naasbestaande met posadres, oorplasing na lys "X" en ander besonderhede in verband met die offisier se diens.No. Rank. Rang. Name and Initials. Naam en voorletters. Unit or Corps. Eenheid of korps Nature of Casualty. Aard van verlies Date. Datum REMARKS. (In the case of casualties from wounds or disease, any available information for communication to relatives should be stated.) OPMERKING. (In die geval van verliese weens verwonding of siekte, moet alle beskikbare informasie vermeld word vir mededeling aan bloedverwante.186079 Lieut. FORSMAN S.L 21 Squadron INJURY Left Knee 26/3/43 Cas 34/43 dated 29/3/43 Refers. Delete theentry in respect of No. 186079 Lieut Forsman S Land substitute the following: Admitted8 CCS. Injury to left knee. Not onE.A. 26/4/43 [Note: Likely meant 26/3] Ex 8 CCS R.T.Unit 31/3/43103123 Lt. MURRAY A.B do TAKEN OFF STRENGTH 26/3/43 Missing C.P. CAS: 34/43 Refers.178697 Lt. ASTON P.S do do doP 640 CAPT VILJOEN C.T do Taken ON STRENGTH 7/4/43 Reported Ex S.A.A.F.D12395 Lt. SADLER I do do 9/4/43 do (4608)102465 Lt. MULHOLLAND L.G. do do 11/4/43 do (VERBAL)96642 Lt. MILLAR J.R do TAKEN OFF STRENGTH 10/4/43 POSTED 1 Squadron S.A.A.F.ADAF/ME/Mcl/24/644A P/ME/Mcl/18/6(Date) (Datum) 11/4/ 1943(Signature of Commander.) (Handtekening van bevelvoerder.)Adjutant21 Squadron21 Squadron (Unit—Eenheid.)South African Air Force (Bde., Div., etc., with which Unit is serving.) (Brig., afd., ens., waarby eenheid dien.)78G.P.-S.12240—1940—2,500-100. S.21 Squadron (Unit). (eenheid).CASUALTY RETURN—OTHER RANKS.OPGAWE VAN VERLIESE—MINDERES.(Books of 100—Boeke van 100.)D.D. 646.Date of last D.D. 646 rendered ---Datum van vorige D.D. 646Number of sheets attached to this return ---Aantal blaaie aan hierdie opgawe geheg"R1"Detail of casualties to other ranks which have occurred since last return. The detail should include all battle casualties, accidents, admission to and discharge from hospital, casualty clearing station, etc., promotion (acting, temporary, local or substantive), transfers, postings, attachments, etc., courts-martial, field punishment, forfeiture of pay, etc., leave of absence, alteration in next-of-kin with postal address, transfers to "X" List and any other items affecting a soldier's service.Besonderhede van verliese van minderes sedert lewering van vorige opgawe. Die besonderhede moet insluit alle gevegverliese, ongelukke, opneming in en ontslag uit die hospitaal, opruimpos, ens., bevordering (waarnemend, tydelik, plaaslik of effektief), oorplasings, indelings, toevoegings, ens., krygsrade, veldstraf, verbeuring van soldy, ens., verlof, verandering van naasbestaande met posadres, oorplasing na lys "X" en enige ander besonderhede in verband met die soldaat se diens.No. Rank. Rang. Name and Initials. Naam en voorletters. Unit or Corps. Eenheid of korps. Nature of Casualty. Aard van verlies. Date. Datum. REMARKS. (In the case of casualties from wounds or disease, any available information for communication to relatives should be stated.) OPMERKING. (In die geval van verliese weens verwonding of siekte, moet alle beskikbare informasie vermeld word vir mededeling aan bloedverwante.104040 F/Sgt. BRNITZ S. 21 Squadron TAKEN OFF STRENGTH 26/3/43 CRASH LANDED AS RESULT E.A.NOT REPORTED BACK (INEFF)205978 F/Sgt. CLARK P.E. do do 26/3/43 do209637 A/Sgt PRINSLOO P.W. do CONTRA SEC 19 MDC 14/3/43 TRIED BY FIELD G.C.M.210284 A/Cpl PELSEN M.T do do do do187887 F/Sgt FORREST J.B. do WOUNDED E.A. 1/4/43 EVAC 15 C.C.S (INEFF)312611 A/Mech BOONZAIER. do SICK Left Knee 6/4/43 " 25 M.R.S.58309 A/Mech OLDS P.W. do INJURY Left KNEE 6/4/43 " 25 M.R.S(Date) (Datum) 8/4/ 1943(Signature of Commander.) (Handtekening van bevelvoerder.)Adjutant21 Squadron21 Squadron (Unit—Eenheid.)South African Air Force (Bde., Div., etc., with which Unit is serving.) (Brig., afd., ens., waarby eenheid dien.)79G.P.-S.12241-1940-5,000-100. S.