Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Dienstplichtig Soldaat (Enlisted Private)

Unit:

3e Compagnie, 17e Grens Bataljon, Wapen der Infanterie

Awarded on:

May 9th, 1946

Recommendation:
He has distinguished himself by courageous conduct in combat against the enemy on May 10, 1940, by keeping up the defense under enemy artillery fire as assistant gunner in Bunker B 5 during the fighting near Wessem on the river Meuse after the commander of the bunker had been killed; despite many direct hits on the bunker inflicting losses to the enemy until he received a direct hit himself, seriously injuring him. Later he succumbed to his injuries.

Posthumously awarded (Royal Decree no.6)