Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

November 1st, 1949

Posthumously awarded with the clasps "KRIJG TE LAND 1940 - 1945" en "NEDERLAND MEI 1940".

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Dienstplichtig Soldaat (Enlisted Private)

Unit:

5e Compagnie, 4e Depot Bataljon, Ie Depot Infanterie, Koninklijke Landmacht

Awarded on:

November 10th, 1949

Citation:
"Has distinguished himself by acting bravely against the enemy when he on May 10th, 1940, serving with 5e Compagnie from IV Depotbataljon Infanterie, which company solely consisted of soldiers who only had a three months basic training, was detailed to help retaking the by the enemy conquered airfield Ypenburg, in doing so showing outstanding service. Specially by, after the firing of the own artillery on the airfield stopped, together with his section commander without hesitation storming forward and nursing his commander after he was hit by enemy fire, after that taking his place and staying on the airfield the whole night."

Royal Decree Nr. 12, dated November 10th, 1949.
Posthumously awarded.
Medal and the Royal Decree are in the hands of the Stichting Ypenburg.