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Jong, de, Petrus Jozef Sietze "Pieter"

Date of birth:
April 3rd, 1915 (Apeldoorn, the Netherlands)
Date of death:
July 27th, 2016 (the Hague, the Netherlands)
Nationality:
Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Luitenant ter zee der 2e klasse (Lieutenant)
Unit:
Hr. Ms. O 24, Koninklijke Marine
Awarded on:
July 16th, 1940
Recommendation:
For having rendered excellent military services to the Fatherland in times of war aboard Our Submarine O-24 which left the Nieuwe Waterweg, which had become unsafe by the many magnetic mines in the night of 13 -14 May 1940 and for having displayed cold-headedness and determination during his service on board, thanks to which the vessel safely reached England instead of falling into enemy hands.

RecommendationMinistry of Defence, July 15th, 1940, V Afdeeling, No. 2.
Royal Decree No. 1, dated July 16th, 1940.
Bronzen Kruis (BK)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Luitenant ter zee der 2e klasse (Lieutenant)
Unit:
Hr. Ms. O 24, Koninklijke Marine
Awarded on:
July 8th, 1943
Bronzen Kruis (BK)
Recommendation:
For having displayed courage, skill, determination and devotion to duty in connection with hostile action against the enemey as First Officer of Our Submarine O-24 for a considerable length of time.

Royal Decree No. 7, June 18th, 1943.
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Luitenant ter zee der 1e klasse (Lieutenant-Commander)
Unit:
Hr. Ms. O 24, Koninklijke Marine
Awarded on:
July 8th, 1948
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

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