Date of birth:

October 24th, 1918 (IJzendijke, the Netherlands)

Date of death:

November 1st, 2010 (Breda, the Netherlands)

Nationality:

Dutch

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Dienstplichtig Sergeant (Enlisted Sergeant)

Unit:

Wapen der Infanterie (Infantry Branch)

Awarded on:

March 17th, 1947

Recommendation:
For having distinguished himself by courageous conduct in the face of the enemy during the fighting in the vicinity of Rijswijk (South-Holland) near Den Vliet by going, voluntarily and under enemy fire, to a gravely wounded Dutch soldier in front of our lines and bringing him to safety.

Royal Decree No.14, dated March 17th, 1947.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Received with clasp "NEDERLAND MEI 1940".

• - "Brons", Nr 68, 19e Jaargang, uitgave van de Vereniging Dragers Militaire Dapperheidsonderscheidingen 2010
  - The Dutch Medals Page