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Berk, Albertus

Date of birth:
October 10th, 1919 (Tjimahi)
Date of death:
January 29th, 1942 (Nabij Kendal a/b Brewster)
Buried on:
Dutch War Cemetery Pandu
Plot: V. Row: AH. Grave: 539.
Nationality:
Dutch

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sergeant-vlieger (Flight Sergeant)
Unit:
1e Afdeling, Ve Vliegtuiggroep, ML-KNIL
Awarded on:
March 1st, 1942
Citation:
"As a pilot in the fighter division, repeatedly participated in dive bombing raids on enemy naval targets and engaged in aerial combat with enemy fighter aircraft, demonstrating courageous and fearless conduct."

Royal Decree no.1 (posthumously awarded)
Bronzen Kruis (BK)

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