Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Dienstplichtig Soldaat (Enlisted Private)

Unit:

Wapen der Infanterie, Koninklijke Landmacht

Awarded on:

September 12th, 1947

Citation:
"Has decorated himself by brave conduct against the enemy, by in the early morning of 10th May 1940 near Coevorden, posted at a checkpoint at a chanal bridg which was to be blown up, in fearless manner for some hours with succes under heavy enemy fire in a simple facility, being able to resist an overwhelming enemy equipped with armoured cars, in which way the enemies advance was held up en which inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy; hereby holding his grond until the last shot could be fired."


Royal Decree No. 70