Servaas Fuan Breda Theeon

· 102649 · United Kingdom

Fate

Unknown

Biography

Awards

• Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) — gazetted 25 March 1941

  One day in March, 1941, this officer intercepted and shot down an enemy aircraft near Dagabhur. Later the same day, he took' off and destroyed one of two Italian C.R-42's which attempted to attack Dagabhur aerodrome. Two days later, in -an attack by our fighters on Diredawa aerodrome, Captain Theron shot down a C.R-42 and destroyed four Savoia bombers on the ground. In these engagements this officer displayed the greatest skill," determination and courage. Pilot Officer Harold PATERSON.

Source: London Gazette notice — Issue 35116, Page 1738 →