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Beckering, Andreas

Date of birth:
October 4th, 1919 (Kisaran/Sumatra, Dutch East Indies)
Date of death:
March 2nd, 1942 (Pamotan/Central Jave, Dutch East Indies)
Buried on:
Dutch War Cemetery Candi
Nationality:
Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Vaandrig Kort Verband Vlieger-Waarnemer (Warrant Officer)
Awarded on:
January 9th, 1948
Was seriously wounded when he ran into air combat over Rembang on March 1st, 1942. Managed to make an emergency landing.

532nd Award.
Awarded posthumously.
Royal Decree No. 63.
Vliegerkruis (VK)

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