TracesOfWar needs your help! Every euro, pound or dollar you contribute greatly supports the continuation of this website. Go to stiwot.nl and donate!

Bierema, Pieter Tako

Date of birth:
February 15th, 1912 (Usquert/Groningen, the Netherlands)
Date of death:
May 10th, 1940 (North Sea near Ypenburg/Zuid-Holland, the Netherlands)
Buried on:
Dutch War Graves Municipal Cemetery Usquert
Plot: 1. Row: 10. Grave: 1.
Nationality:
Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)
Rang/eenheid:
Res. 1e luitenant-vlieger in 3e Ja.V.A., Jachtgroep Veldleger, 2e Luchtvaartregiment

Biography

Pieter Tako Bierema was killed in action during ait battles over Ypenburg Airfield in his Douglas 8A3N.

Do you have more information about this person? Inform us!

Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Reserve-Eerste Luitenant-Vlieger
Unit:
3e Jachtvliegtuigafdeling, 2e Luchtvaartregiment, Wapen der Militaire Luchtvaart
Awarded on:
May 6th, 1946

470th Award.
Royal Decree No. 9, dated May 6th, 1946.
Awarded posthumously.
Vliegerkruis (VK)

Sources

Photo