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Arriens, Jan Willem

    Date of birth:
    June 27th, 1922
    Nationality:
    Dutch

    Biography

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Officier-zeewaarnemer der Derde Klasse (Officer Observer Third Class)
    Unit:
    No. 320 (Dutch) Squadron, Royal Air Force
    Awarded on:
    July 20th, 1944
    Citation:
    "during an extensive period with No. 320 (R.D.N.A.S.) Squadron of the Dutch Naval Air Service in the United Koingdom, during war sorties against the enemy, having shown courages, perseverence and dutie to the service."

    203rd Award.
    Royal Decree No. 17, dated July 20th, 1944.
    Vliegerkruis (VK)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Officier-vlieger der Tweede Klasse (Pilot Officer)
    Unit:
    No. 320 (Dutch) Squadron, Royal Air Force
    Awarded on:
    February 26th, 1946
    Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

    Permission to wear the medal received by Royal Decree No. 31, dated July 3rd, 1946.

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