Johannes Bosman

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Bio

Johannes Bosman served as a First Sergeant in South Africa’s renowned No. 2 Cheetah Squadron, famously nicknamed the “Flying Cheetahs.” This elite fighter squadron earned a distinguished reputation during the Korean War. For his service, Johannes received the Korean War Service Medal, the Korea Medal (South Africa), and the United Nations Korean War Service Medal.

Last Name:

Bosman

First Name:

Johannes

State of Birth:

International

Home State:

International

Country:

South Africa

Branch of Service:

Air Force

Unit (e.g., Company, Battalion, Regiment, Division, Corps, 8th Army):

No. 2 Squadron SAAF

Highest Rank:

First Sergeant

Medals:

Korean War Service Medal, the Korea Medal (South Africa), and the United Nations Korean War Service Medal

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