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Eijk, van, Cornelis Jan

Date of birth:
December 5th, 1919 (Amsterdam, the Netherlands)
Date of death:
December 6th, 2015 (Amsterdam, the Netherlands)
Service number:
13885
Nationality:
Dutch

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Matroos der 1e klasse (Able-bodied Seaman)
Unit:
Hr. Ms. O 24, Koninklijke Marine
Awarded on:
August 31st, 1944
Citation:
"As sailor on one of Our submarines, during a large time period, having shown action against the enemy, and showing courage, merit and perseverance."

Royal decree No. 2
Bronzen Kruis (BK)

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