Arnošt Valenta
Arnošt Valenta (Czech pronunciation: [ˈarnoʃt ˈvalɛnta]; 25 October 1912 – 31 March 1944) was a Czechoslovak Army officer who became a Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve radio operator. He was murdered by the Gestapo in March 1944.
Arnošt Valenta | |
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Memorial to "The Fifty" at Stalag Luft III listing "F. O. Valenta G. W.", centre right | |
| Nickname(s) | Wally |
| Born | 25 October 1912 Svébohov, Austria-Hungary |
| Died | 31 March 1944 (aged 31) Halbau, Germany |
| Allegiance | Czechoslovakia France United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Czechoslovak Army Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1933–44 |
| Rank | Pilot Officer |
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