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Smits, Theunis

Date of birth:
October 7th, 1919 (Rotterdam, The Netherlands)
Date of death:
May 10th, 1940 (Boxmeer, The Netherlands)
Buried on:
Dutch War Graves Boxmeer
Plot: Ereplaats. 
Nationality:
Dutch

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Dienstplichtig Soldaat (Enlisted Private)
Unit:
2e Compagnie, 15e Grensbataljon
Awarded on:
May 1946
"Has distinguished against the enemy during the defense of Casemate 67 S in the fighting at Boxmeer on 10 May 1940; was subsequently killed in action."
Bronzen Kruis (BK)

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