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Poublon, Charles A. M.

Date of birth:
May 28th, 1921 (the Hague, the Netherlands)
Nationality:
Dutch

Biography

Koninklijke Marine Reserve Tijdelijk Verband. Served with No. 1840 Squadron and No. 800 Squadron. After World War Two also received the Ereteken voor Orde en Vrede (1947) with yearclasp.

Promotions:
1st June 1943: Officier-vlieger 3e Klasse;
1st December 1944: Officier-vlieger 2e Klasse KMR OV;
1st November1949: Kapitein-vlieger-waarnemer Klu;
31st December 1954: Majoor;
1st November 1963: Luitenant-kolonel.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Officier vlieger der 2de klasse
Unit:
Fleet Air Arm
Awarded on:
June 2nd, 1945
Citation:
"Has during a longer period, as fighter pilot, from British aircraftcarriers or being placed in RAF Squadrons, during operational sorties against the enemy, shown courage, perseverence, ability and devotion to duty."

386th Award.
Royal Decree No. 16, dated 2nd June 1945.
Vliegerkruis (VK)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Received with three clasps.
Oorlogsherinneringskruis (OHK)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Received with clasp "PACIFIC".
Burma Star
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Received with clasp "ATLANTIC".
Italy Star

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