Date of birth:

February 14th, 1916

Date of death:

December 11th, 2008 (Zevenbergen, the Netherlands)

Nationality:

Dutch

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

dienstplichtig Korporaal der Infanterie (enlisted Corporal of Infantry)

Unit:

Regimentspatrouille, 8e Regiment Infanterie

Awarded on:

November 12th, 1947

Citation:
"Has distinguishes himself in action against the enemy, by during the period from 10-14 May 1940 during the fightings on the Grebbeberg, as part of the Regimentpatrouille of the 8e Regiment Infanterie, fearlessly and almost continuously under enemy fire taking part in very dangerous taks, that were given to this patrol and attending to them voluntarily."

Royal Decree No. 26, dated 12th November 1947.

• - "Brons", Nr 62, 17e Jaargang, uitgave van de Vereniging Dragers Militaire Dapperheidsonderscheidingen 2008
  - "Brons", Nr 63, 18e Jaargang, uitgave van de Vereniging Dragers Militaire Dapperheidsonderscheidingen 2009
  - The Dutch Medals Page