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Antoni, Jean Louis Hubert Antoine

Date of birth:
May 25th, 1896 (Nijmegen, the Netherlands)
Date of death:
November 6th, 1982 (Amsterdam, the Netherlands)
Nationality:
Dutch

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Tijd. majoor (Temporary Major)
Unit:
Wapen der Infanterie, Koninklijke Landmacht
Awarded on:
July 19th, 1946
Recommendation:
He has distinguished himself by courageous conduct against the enemey on May 13th, 1940, near Dordrecht by having organized the retreat of the troops of the Light Division and the opposition of the rearguard during bombing attacks and attacks by armoured vehicles; having urged to hold out by his example.

Royal Decree No. 6, dated July 19th, 1946
Bronzen Kruis (BK)

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