Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Opperwachtmeester der Koninklijke Marechaussee

Unit:

Brigade Nijmegen der Koninklijke Marechaussee (Brigade Nijmegen Royal Military Police)

Awarded on:

November 13th, 1946

Recommendantion:
For having distinguished himself on May 14th, 1940, by courageous conduct against the enemy by participating voluntarily in een operation against an obviously superior enemy force near the railway bridge at Culemborg and, operating fearlessly in the frontlines, having inspired his comrades to press home the attack.

Royal Decree Nr. 10, dated November 13th, 1946.