Neville McGarr
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Neville McGarr (24 November 1917 – 6 April 1944), was a fighter pilot from South Africa who was taken prisoner during the Second World War. He participated in the 'Great Escape' from Stalag Luft III in March 1944 but was one of the men recaptured and subsequently murdered by the Gestapo.
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Birth name | Clement Aldwyn Neville McGarr |
Nickname(s) | Nev |
Born | (1917-11-24)24 November 1917 Johannesburg, South Africa |
Died | 6 April 1944(1944-04-06) (aged 26) |
Buried | Poznan Old Garrison Cemetery, Poland |
Allegiance | |
Service/ | South African Air Force |
Years of service | 1940–44 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Service number | 95691 |
Unit | No. 2 Squadron SAAF |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Mentioned in Despatches |
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