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Kroeze, Taeke Johan "Ted"

Date of birth:
April 13th, 1920 (Ermelo, the Netherlands)
Date of death:
December 2nd, 1944 (Apeldoorn, the Netherlands)
Buried on:
Dutch Field of Honour Loenen
Plot: A. Grave: 938.
Nationality:
Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)

Biography

On 13th april 1920 in ermelo, the Netherlands born Ted Kroeze, was captured by the Germans during a razzia in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands on 14th November 1944, while operating as liaison officer of the Ordedienst (armed resistance). He was executed on 2nd December 1944 at the Koning Willem III Kazerne in Apeldoorn.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Student
Unit:
Verbindingsofficier Gewest 6 (Veluwe), Ordedienst
Awarded on:
July 25th, 1952

Royal Decree No. 58, dated 25th July 1952.
Verzetskruis 1940-1945 (VKN)

Sources

  • Photo 1: Wilco Vermeer
  • Photo: Wilco Vermeer collection
  • - Schulten dr. C.M., "Zeg mij aan wie ik toebehoor", Het verzetskruis 1940-1945, Rijksinstituut voor Oorlogsdocumentatie, Amsterdam, 1993
    - The Dutch Medals Page
    - Oorlogsgravenstichting

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