Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Res. kapitein (Captain of Reserves)

Unit:

x, Wapen der Infanterie

Awarded on:

August 24th, 1946

Recommendation:
He has distinguished himself by courageous conduct in combat against the enemy on May 10, 1940, commanding his company in the fighting in the Ockenburg forest. By his example, the forward movement of his company could be maintained, despite heavy enemy fire, which also enabled the nearby company to move up again.

Posthumously awarded (Royal Decree no. 6)