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Flying Officer Sukumar Krishna Mukerjee
| Service No & Branch | 2359 GD(P) | No Image Available | |||||||
| Date of Birth: 12 Jan 1921 | Commissioned: 29 Mar 1943 | Course: 16 Course | |||||||
| Service End: | Died in Service 09 Jan 1946 (25 Years age) Natural Causes Died of Typhoid Fever at BMH Ambala. Body interned in CoE Cemetary, Ambala Cantt. | ||||||||
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| Dates | Rank | Unit | Location | Appointment | Photo |
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| 10 Jan 1944 - 30 Nov 1945 | Plt Offr | No.9 Squadron, RIAF | Bhopal | From 151OTU to IAFDF | |
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Awards and Decorations
Number of Awards: 1
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| Fg Offr  | Sukumar Krishna Mukerjee | 2359 GD(P) | Award Date | Announced 02 Oct 1945 |
| Details : | Flying Officer Mukerjee has proven himself a keen and efficient member of a squadron which has completed many successful missions. His determination to press home his attacks against any opposition, together with his keenness and devotion to duty has set an inspiring example to all. | |||
| Unit : 9 Squadron | ||||
| Reference : London Gazette 37291 dated 2 Oct 1945, Page 4859 Citation in Air Ministry Bulletin 19829. (Citation Courtesy: Hugh Halliday) | ||||
Accidents and Incidents: 1
| Date | Aircraft Type | Tail No | Pilot/Crew | Unit | Remarks |
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| 09 Jan 1946 | Spitfire | Fg Offr S K Mukerjee DFC + | IAFDF | No, not quite forgot |
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