Dennis Lacey
Dennis Vernon Dold Lacey | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 November 1919 Karoi, Rhodesia |
| Died | 7 August 1942 (aged 22) |
| Service/ | South African Air Force |
| Rank | Major |
| Service number | P203185V |
| Commands held | |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | |
Dennis Vernon Dold Lacey (1919-1942) was a South African flying ace of World War II, credited with 5 'kills' and 2 probables.[1]
Lacey was born in Rhodesia but grew up in Cape Town. He joined the Permanent Force in July 1940 in the South African Air Force. He joined 2 Squadron SAAF in 1941 and was awarded a DFC.[1] He was posted to 6 Squadron SAAF in South Africa till June 1942 before being posted to 5 Squadron SAAF in the Western Desert. He was promoted to Officer Commanding in July 1942.[1]
He was killed on 7 August 1942 when we was shot down after being hit by flak.[1]
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