Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Luitenant ter zee der 1e klasse (Lieutenant-Commander)

Unit:

Hr.Ms. Pins van Oranje, Koninlijke Marine

Awarded on:

October 8th, 1948

Aanbeveling:
He hass distinguished himself in combat against the enemy by performing eminent acts of courage and tact. As commander of Our Minelayer Prins van Oraje, being trapped in Tarakan harbor by a superior Japanese fleet, nonetheless attempting to courageously penetrate the enemy screen in the night of Janaury 11 to 12. His vessel was spotted however and, fighting against 3 enemy destroyers, went down with the loss of some hundred hands.

Royal Decree no. 67 dated 8 October, 1948.