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Meer, van der, P.

Nationality:
Dutch

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Officier-Zeewaarnemer der derde klasse
Unit:
No. 320 (R.D.N.A.S.) Squadron
Awarded on:
November 29th, 1941
Citation:
"During a successfull attack with an airplane on an enemy convoi as observer having shown courage, initiative ans perseverence by, after the first pilot was mortally wounded, having helped the commander, in which way the aircraft could return home safely."

7th Award.
Royal Decree Nr. 3, dated 29th November 1941.
Vliegerkruis (VK)

Sources

  • - Meijer H.G., Vis R., Het Vliegerkruis, Voor initiatief, moed en volharding, De Bataafsche Leeuw, Amsterdam, 1997, ISBN 9067073474
    - The Dutch Medals Page

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