Peteri, Henri Bernhard 'Han'

Date of birth:: May 7th, 1918 (Rotterdam, the Netherlands)
Date of death:: October 29th, 2007 (Rotterdam, the Netherlands)
Nationality:: Dutch

Biography

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Bronzen Kruis (BK)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Monteur der Eerste klasse zeemilicien
Awarded on:: November 6th, 1941

Citation:
"For the in time of war with great tact preparing of his escape from occupied territory in the Netherlands and the brave and tactfull crossing to England, on which by the bad seawothiness of his craft as well as the actions of the enemy, was of great danger."

Royal Decree No. 5 dated 6th November 1941.

Bronzen Kruis (BK)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Dienstplichtig soldaat
Unit:: Wapen der Infanterie
Awarded on:: November 10th, 1949

Citation:
"Has decorated himself by brave conduct against the enemy on 10th May 1940, although not yet completed his training, by determined way and as an exemple to others, act in the defense of the Kruithuis by the Schie, near Delft against pushing German paratroopers, , by which action they were pushed back."

Royal Decree No. 12 dated 10th November 1949.

Sources

Photo: Pauline L. van Till
- "Brons", Nr 61, 17e Jaargang, uitgave van de Vereniging Dragers Bronzen Leeuw en Bronzen Kruis, 2007
- The Dutch Medals Page