RUNKA, ARNOLDS

• June 25, 1912 - Born, near Madona, Latvia
• 1939 - Graduated from military college and served in the cavalry.
• Transferred to the Aviation Regiment and attended flight school.
• 1940 - his flight school course is interrupted by the Soviet occupation.
• During German occupation served in the 15th division, artillery unit.
• Ends the war with the rank of Lieutenant.
• After the war, emigrated to Oklahoma, then moved to Milwaukee, and retired in Detroit.
• 1983, June 6 - Died, in Farmington Hills (Detroit), Michigan, USA.

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