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Greidanus, Johannes

Date of birth:
August 25th, 1916 (Sloten, The Netherlands)
Date of death:
April 12th, 1945 (Loosdrecht, The Netherlands)
Buried on:
Dutch War Graves Cemetery "Oud Eik en Duinen"
Plot: KD. Grave: 1198.
Nationality:
Dutch

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Res. 2e luitenant voor algemene dienst (Second Lieutenant of Reserves for Common Service)
Unit:
Det.Londen, Bureau Bijzondere opdrachten (BBO)
Awarded on:
August 30th, 1945
"The Netherlands - Dutch Special Assignments Office (Bureau Bijzondere Opdrachten) / dropped on April 11, 1945 at Loosdrecht and drowned."

Royal Decree no. 8
Bronzen Kruis (BK)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Res. 2e luitenant voor algemene dienst (Second Lieutenant of Reserves for Common Service)
Awarded on:
April 22nd, 1948
"With regard to hostile action, has distinguished himself through courageous and discreet action, thereby serving the interests of the Kingdom, through the careful preparation and implementation of a plan to escape from the occupied Netherlands to reach England. After having encountered many difficulties, he succeeded in doing so."

Royal Decree no. 77
Kruis van Verdienste (KV)

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