Henry Meintjes
Henry Meintjes | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Duke |
| Born | 25 December 1892 Colesburg, South Africa |
| Died | Unknown |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom Union of South Africa |
| Service/ | Aviation |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | No. 60 Squadron RFC, No. 56 Squadron RFC |
| Awards | Military Cross, Air Force Cross |
| Other work | Served as Major in South African Air Force |
Captain Henry Meintjes (25 December 1892 – ??) was a World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories. He participated in Albert Ball's final dogfight, during which he was wounded in the wrist.[1]
Sources of information
- ^ http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/safrica/meintjes.php Retrieved 25 March 2010.
References
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