Zwan, van der, Johannes Hendrik
- Date of birth:
- July 26th, 1918 (The Hague, The Netherlands)
- Date of death:
- May 14th, 1940 (Overschie, The Netherlands)
- Buried on:
- Dutch War Graves (Hofwijk)
- Nationality:
- Dutch
Biography
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Bronzen Leeuw (BL)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Sergeant
- Unit:
- 3-II-Regiment Grenadiers, Wapen der Infanterie
- Awarded on:
- May 9th, 1946
He has distinguished himself in combat against the enemy on May 14, 1940, by exceptionally courageous and tactful deeds as group commander in the capture of an enemy position in Overschie, displaying much tact and courage, having penetrated this position, occupied by an overwhelming enemy, at the head of his men and was killed afterwards.
Posthumously awarded (Royal Decree no.6)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
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