Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Gezagvoerder

Awarded on:

August 12th, 1943

Citation Nr. 21089 dated July 31st 1943:
"As Scipper of the SS. van Spilbergen, that was to unload troops at Oosthaven (Sumatra) early 1942, acted vigourous and tactfull, showing excellent seamanship, while taking his ship out to sea without help of a navigator and under difficult navigatory circumstances."

Royal Decree Nr 2 dated August 12th 1943.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Gezagvoerder (Merchant Captain)

Awarded on:

June 26th, 1946

Citation Nr. 8677 dated June 15th 1946:
"As Merchant Captain with the Dutch Merchant Fleet proven himself very usefull during over two years at brave and tactfull way commanding his ship in areas, that were under constant threat of war in great danger of enemy handlings."

Royal Decree Nr. 38 dated June 26th 1946.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

February 11th, 1952

With the clasps "ZUID-OOST-AZIE - ZUID-PACIFIC 1942-1945", "JAVAZEE 1941-1942" and "OORLOGSDIENST KOOPVAARDIJ 1940-1945".