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Dam, van, Leonard Charles August

Date of birth:
May 18th, 1900
Date of death:
December 12th, 1958
Nationality:
Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Interred at Vredenoord, Arnhem.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Majoor-Vlieger (Squadron Leader)
Awarded on:
June 11th, 1942
Citation:
"Displayed superb leadership whilst commanding a wing during the period 9th December 1941 to 28th February 1942. Many succesful attacks were carried out against enemy warships and transports, heavy losses being inflicted. A number of enemy aircraft were also destroyed."
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Luitenant-Kolonel (Wing Commander)

Royal Decree no. 63, dated 9 January, 1948.
Officier in de Orde van Oranje Nassau (ON.4)

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