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Heukensfeldt Jansen, Hendricus Philipus Jacobus

    Date of birth:
    February 3rd, 1918 (Amsterdam, The Netherlands)
    Date of death:
    April 6th, 1980 (London, Great Britain)
    Service number:
    110558
    Nationality:
    Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)

    Biography

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Officier Cadet
    Unit:
    Royal Air Force
    Awarded on:
    February 24th, 1942
    For rescuing Flight Instructor Flying Officer Rose, although being wounded himseld, from the site of a burning aircraft after a emergency landing.

    Granted permission to accept and wear by Royal Decree no. 50 dated July 21st, 1947.
    British Empire Medal (BEM & EGM)

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