Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Reserve-Wachtmeester

Unit:

3e Regiment Huzaren, Wapen der Cavalerie

Awarded on:

May 6th, 1946

Recommendation:
He has distinguished himself in combat against the enemy during the fighting near Rhenen on May 12 and 13, 1940, by frequently repositioning his guns himself under enemy fire and, in frequent contact with his gun commanders, having maintained the fighting power and the morale of his men at a high level, as well as in a rear guard action near Leersum against a superior enemy whereby he was killed.

Posthumously awarded (Royal Decree no. 9)