VEIKINS, KARLIS
- November 18, 1899 - Born, in Limbazi
- 1924 - receives his pilots wings (rank: sargeant)
- 1927 - becomes a flight instructor.
- May 25, 1930 - participates in the Aviation Festival at Riga/Spilve.
- June 5, 1932 - participates in the Aviation Festival at Riga/Spilve.
- May 28, 1933 - participates in the Aviation Festival at Riga/Spilve.
- March 13 - 14, 1935 - participates in the aviation promotional tour of Latgale.
- September 8, 1935 - participates in the Aviation Festival at Riga/Spilve.
- June 7, 1939 - As part of the Aviation Regiment's 20th anniversary, he is awarded the Viestura Ordenis V. class (with swords).
- At end of his military career he held the rank of Lieutenant.
- After the war, emigrated to Australia.
- March 7, 1961 - Died, in Sidney, Australia. Laid to rest in the Rukuda cemetary, Sidney.
Sources
Bruvelis, Edvins Latvijas Aviacijas Vesture
Sturtivant & Page The DH4/DH9 File pg. 265
Kadets No.1, Dec 1967.
Latvijas Kareivis May 22, 1930
Sparnota Latvija, No.61 (July 1939) pg.247
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