George William De Vere

Conflict: 
WW2
Additional Information: 

Son of George Frederick de Vere, and of Ada Mary Charlotte de Vere (nee Macklow), of Christchurch, Canterbury.

References:
  • CWGC
NZ WAR GRAVES

Biographical Notes:

Leading-Aircraftsman George William DE VERE, pupil pilot, aged 23, died as a result of injuries received in an accident at the New Plymouth Air Force training school. Evidence was given at the inquest by Flying-Officer B L Haybittle, that as de Vere's machine was coming to a standstill the other aeroplane approached it at a considerable rate. De Vere's machine was hit in the centre of the fuselage. Just before the collision de Vere opened the throttle fully, but there was insufficient time to avoid a collision. Flying-Officer F J McDonald said de Vere was justified in making a right turn across the ground, which was according to the regulations.

[ Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 234, 2 October 1940, Page 6]

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Casualty

Service Number: 
402171
Name:
George William De Vere
Date of Birth:
Not known
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Unit:
Royal New Zealand Air Force

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Killed in an aircraft accident
Date of Death:
06 September 1940
Day of Death:
Friday
Age at Death: 
23
Conflict: 
WW2

Embarkation Details

Text in italics supplied by Cenotaph Online, Auckland War Memorial Museum

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
Block C, Grave 226.
Cemetery Location: 
New Zealand
George William De Vere
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