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Wal, van der, Jan

Date of birth:
November 21st, 1912 (Enschede, The Netherlands)
Date of death:
May 10th, 1940 (Heumen, The Netherlands)
Buried on:
Dutch War Graves West Cemetery Enschede
Plot: V. Row: D. Grave: 8.
Nationality:
Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Res. 1e luitenant der artillerie (1st Lieutenant of Reserves)
Unit:
3e Compagnie, 1e bataljon, 26e Regiment Infanterie, Wapen der Infanterie
Awarded on:
May 9th, 1946

Royal Decree no. 6 (posthumously awarded)
Bronzen Kruis (BK)

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