Doorn, van, Johannes D.G.

Date of birth:: October 21st, 1919 (Arnhem, the Netherlands)
Date of death:: April 6th, 2016
Nationality:: Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Do you have more information about this person? Inform us!

Vliegerkruis (VK)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Adjudant onderofficier
Unit:: Luchtvaartradiotelegrafist, No. 18 (NEI) Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force
Awarded on:: December 9th, 1949

Citation:
"Has during the war with Japan with couradge and persistence, as a member of an airplane crew, during the period of 1943-1945 at least thirty nine operations, with a total of 234 operational flying hours, under heavy enemy anit Aircraft fire, achieved with good results and inflicted heavy losses on personnel and material amongst the enemy in the area of 122 degrees - 138 degrees East and 3 degrees - 13 degrees South."

616th Award.
Royal Decree No 25, dated December 9th 1949.
Submitted on November 28th 1949.