Verburg, Pieter Dingenus
- Date of birth:
- July 6th, 1918
- Date of death:
- March 27th, 2010 (Delft, the Netherlands)
- Nationality:
- Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)
Biography
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Bronzen Kruis (BK)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Dienstplichtig Sergeant-majoor (Enlisted Sergeant-Major)
- Unit:
- Wapen der Infanterie
- Awarded on:
- April 22nd, 1948
For having distinguished himself by courageous conduct against the enemy. On May 10th, 1940, as commander of a group in the defence of the river Meuse near Sambeek, having attempted to fire a Piece 8, Steel, of which the commander was missing, personally firing the weapon for a length of time, operating the light machinegun in a pillbox until it was put out of action by a direct hit, wounding him seriously at the same time.
Royal Decree, No. 77, dated April 22nd, 1948.
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Sources
- - HEUVEL, C.C. VAN DEN e.a., Verzetsherdenkingskruis, Samsom Uitgeverij, 1985.
- MEIJER, H.G., Bronzen Leeuw, Bronzen Kruis, De Bataafsche Leeuw, Amsterdam, 1990.
- "Brons", Nr 67, 19e Jaargang, uitgave van de Vereniging Dragers Militaire Dapperheidsonderscheidingen 2010
- The Dutch Medals Page
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