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Borch van Verwolde, van der, Willem Hendrik Emile

Date of birth:
May 17th, 1910 (Gorssel, the Netherlands)
Date of death:
July 20th, 1943 (Leusden, the Netherlands)
Nationality:
Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Willem Hendrik Emile Baron van der Borch van Verwolde was executed on the Leusderheide at Leusden, the Netherlands on 20th July 1943.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Burger (Civilian)
Unit:
Lid van het Verzet (Resistance member)
Awarded on:
December 14th, 1949

Royal Decree No. 24, dated 14th December 1949.
Bronzen Leeuw (BL)

Sources

  • Photo 1: Geldersch Landschap Gelderse Kastelen
  • Photo: Stichting Geldersch Landschap en Gelderse Kasteelen, Huis Verwolde
  • - Heuvel C.C. van den, Tensen W.J.C., Gedenkboek Verzetsherdenkingskruis, Samson Uitgeverij, 1985, ISBN 90 14 03462 8
    - The Dutch Medals Page