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Kuhlmann, Keith Cowie

    Date of birth:
    September 11th, 1913
    Date of death:
    1997
    Nationality:
    South African (1910-1961, Union)

    Biography

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Captain
    Unit:
    No. 185 Squadron, Royal Air Force
    Awarded on:
    March 12th, 1943
    Citation:
    "This officer has at all times exhibited the utmost keenness to engage the enemy and his courage has been a magnificent example to the members of his flight. He has been of great assistance to his Squadron Commander and has played a worthy part in operations from Malta, Capt. Kuhlmann has personally destroyed at least 3 enemy aircraft."
    Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Unit:
    No. 322 (Dutch) Squadron, Royal Air Force
    Awarded on:
    April 12th, 1946

    Royal Decree No.42, dated April 12th, 1946.
    Vliegerkruis (VK)

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