ANDERSONS, PETERIS ARTURS

• Born: Nov. 9, 1898, near Valka
• Took part in the Battles for Latvian Independence, 1918-1919
• Was wounded and, when returned to action, was assigned border guard duty
• After the war, he became a member of the 7th Valkas' National Guard, and remained such until the Soviet invasion in WW2.
• Further details of his military career can be found in DV Menesraksts, 1979, No.1
• Became a member of the Valka chapter of the Latvian Aero Club
• Completed the courses and was certified as a glider pilot and, eventually, an instructor.
• July 4, 1935 - Built his own glider, named "Ziemelnieks"
• After the war, he went to England and eventually to Brampton, Canada.

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