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Veen, van der, Frans

    Date of birth:
    September 26th, 1908 (Padang, NOI)
    Date of death:
    May 14th, 1999 (The Hague, The Netherlands)
    Nationality:
    Dutch

    Biography

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Awarded on:
    1941
    Bronzen Kruis (BK)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Kapitein
    Awarded on:
    October 22nd, 1942

    Royal decree no. 20
    Bronzen Kruis (BK)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Awarded on:
    1945
    Led several reconnaissance patrols in the jungle of New Guinea for the US Army offensive. During this, a US Army patrol lost in the jungle was tracked down and led back.
    Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)
    Awarded on:
    1966
    Huwelijksmedaille 1966
    Rank:
    Generaal-Majoor
    Awarded on:
    1968
    Commandeur in de Orde van Oranje Nassau met zwaarden (ON.3x)
    Rank:
    Generaal-Majoor
    Awarded on:
    1969
    Prins Mauritsmedaille
    Rank:
    Generaal-Majoor
    Awarded on:
    1980
    Inhuldigingsmedaille 1980
    Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw - Ridder (NL.3)
    Legion of Merit - Commander (LoM - C)
    Grand Officier du l'Ordre de la Couronne de Chêne

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