Wilhelmus Faber was born on July 31st 1907 in Amsterdam.
He was drafted into military service on October 3rd 1927 with drafting number 3063. He was promoted to Corporal on December 21st 1927 and to Sergeant on paper on March 31st 1928. He left military service on July 6th 1928.
Wilhelmus Faber liked the military service and from September 26th 1928, he started a seven year career with the Koninklijke Militaire Academie (Royal Military Academy), first as a Sergeant-cadet, but from August 3rd 1930 as a 2nd Lieutenant. According to special Military rules, he was placed non-active duty from April 1st. On August 3rd 1934 he was promoted 1st Lieutenant.
On his own request, keeping his rank and service years, Faber was transferred to the Wapen der Militaire Luchtvaart ( Dutch Air Force) on Januari 10th 1940. His unit was stationed on Soesterberg airfield, but was on May 7th 1940 transferred to Ypenburg.
Faber was killed in action on May 10th 1940.
W. Faber was buried on the Military Field of Honour "Grebbeberg" on Row 3A, number 55.
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