RETIGS, ARTURS

• November 27, 1902 - Born, in Snikere, Zemgale
• 1915 - his family moves to Limbazi where he contacted typhoid.
• Served in the 10th Aizputes infantry.
• Completed his high school education at night school, and also attended officer training school.
• Graduated from aviation school (mechanic).
• 1936 - Graduated from flight school.
• October, 1938 - member of the 3rd Fighter Squadron.
• June 7, 1939 - As part of the Aviation Regiment's 20th anniversary, he is awarded the Award of Honour II.Class. (Rank: Sargeant)
• At war's end, he is placed in an american DP camp.
• 1950 - emigrates to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
• 1960 - moves to Toronto, Ontario and, after passing his technical exams, he is employed at the power plant for Toronto East General hospital.
• Septembr 21, 1972 - he is the founder of the Toronto Latvian Pensioner's society and remains the society's leader for 12 years.
• January 18, 1991 - Died, in Toronto, Canada

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