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Ossel, Hendrik

Date of birth:
December 31st, 1913
Nationality:
Dutch

Biography

Hendrik Ossel served in Groningen, the Netherlands just at the start of World War Two and after the Second World War he served with the border troops in the Netherlands. He was also awarded with the Knight in the Ordere of Orange Nassau after the War.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Reserve 1e Luitenant der Infanterie
Awarded on:
July 31st, 1950

With Clasp "NEDERLAND MEI 1940".
Oorlogsherinneringskruis (OHK)
Rank:
Res. kapitein (Captain of Reserves)
Unit:
1e Regiment Infanterie
Awarded on:
December 6th, 1950
Ereteken voor Langdurige Dienst als Officier XV
Awarded on:
1955

Sources

  • Photo 1: Alex Ossel
  • - Award document OHK
    - Award document Officers Cross
    - Mine father (Ossel Hendrik's son)

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