Dam, van, Leonard Charles August
- Date of birth:
- May 18th, 1900
- Date of death:
- December 12th, 1958
- Nationality:
- Dutch
Biography
Interred at Vredenoord, Arnhem.
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Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Majoor-Vlieger (Squadron Leader)
- Awarded on:
- June 11th, 1942
"Displayed superb leadership whilst commanding a wing during the period 9th December 1941 to 28th February 1942. Many succesful attacks were carried out against enemy warships and transports, heavy losses being inflicted. A number of enemy aircraft were also destroyed."
Officier in de Orde van Oranje Nassau met zwaarden (ON.4x)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Luitenant-Kolonel (Wing Commander)
Royal Decree no. 63, dated 9 January, 1948.
Sources
- - http://www.onderscheidingen.nl/
- De Stuurkolom, maart 1948
- Beeldbank Nederlands Instituut voor Militaire Historie - Home
- Een miljoen graven online op 2000 begraafplaatsen
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