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Eekelder, Theadora J.

Date of birth:
January 14th, 1919
Nationality:
Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Burger (Civilian)
Awarded on:
December 22nd, 1951
Recommendation:
She has distinguished herself in connection with hostile action by courageous and tactful conduct, thus serving the interests of the Kingdom in the years 1942 to 1944, by looking after a few hundred escaped Allied prisoners-of-war and members of air crews who were given shelter at the farm of her husband, usely taking care of feeding and clothing of the soldiers who were often brought in starved and dressed in rags. With this work she took great risks for herself and her familiy as an all but continuous stream of soldiers passed through the farm.

Royal Decree number 34
Kruis van Verdienste (KV)

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