Neil Smuts
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Born23 December 1898
Johannesburg, South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
DiedUnknown
Allegiance
United Kingdom
Union of South Africa
United Kingdom
Union of South AfricaService / branch Aviation
Neil Ritz Smuts | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 December 1898 Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Died | Unknown |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom Union of South Africa |
| Service | Aviation |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | No. 3 Squadron RAF |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Captain Neil Ritz Smuts (born 23 December 1898, date of death unknown) was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.[1]
Smuts was credited with an Albatros D.V and four Fokker D.VIIs driven down out of control from 6 April 1918 until 4 October 1918.[2]
