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Clifford Kocq van Breugel, Jonkheer, Willem Frans

Nationality:
Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Res. 2e luitenant der cavalerie (Second Lieutenant of Cavalry Reserves)
Awarded on:
July 19th, 1946
Recommendation:
He has distinguished himself by his conduct in combat against the enemy by having repeatedly displayed great courage and determination as commander of a section of armoured cars during the fighting for Overschie on May 12th and 14th, 1940. Despite his vehicle being hit repeatedly he has carried on and by doing so supported the infantry forcefully.

Royal Decree No. 6, dated July 19th, 1946.
Bronzen Kruis (BK)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded with clasp "MEI 1940".
Oorlogsherinneringskruis (OHK)
Period:
Indonesian War of Independence (1945-1949)
Awarded with three clasps.
Ereteken voor Orde en Vrede
Draaginsigne Veteranen

Sources

  • - Brons, Nummer 80, Jaargang 23, 2014

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