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Wackwitz, Ernest F., Jr.

    Date of birth:
    August 7th, 1910
    Date of death:
    June 18th, 1984
    Buried on:
    Arlington National Cemetery
    Plot: 50. 
    Nationality:
    American (1776 - present, Republic)

    Biography

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Lieutenant Colonel
    Unit:
    Jackson Airfield, U.S. Army
    Awarded on:
    October 18th, 1943
    "These senior officers have distinguished themselves for the Flying School by fulfilling their task in the interest of the Dutch Flying School with special dedication, which is why it is largely due to their excellent devotion to duty that this training could take place thoroughly and smoothly."

    Royal decree no. 2. Dutch recommendation, by the joint Ministries of Colonies and Foreign Affairs, of 12 October, 1943, No. 2863/010104
    Commandeur in de Orde van Oranje Nassau met zwaarden (ON.3x)

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