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Setten, van, Philippus Bernardus

Date of birth:
July 4th, 1913 (Tiel, the Netherlands)
Date of death:
May 13th, 1940 (Rhenen, the Netherlands)
Buried on:
Dutch War Cemetery Grebbeberg
Row: 1. Grave: 33.
Nationality:
Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)

Biography

His body was found on May 16th 1940 alnog side the Heimersteinweg in Rhenen. Until June 1st 1942 his grave was marked as an unknown soldier.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Dienstplichtig Soldaat (Drafted Private)
Unit:
3e Stuk, 1ste Sectie, Mitrailleur Compagnie, Ie Bataljon, 8e Regiment Infanterie, 4e Divisie, Koninklijke LandmachtLandmacht
Awarded on:
September 12th, 1947
Awarded for his part in the battle at the Grebbeberg in May 1940.

Royal Decree No. 70, dated September 12th, 1947.
Awarded posthumously.
Bronzen Kruis (BK)

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