Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

2e Luitenant (Second Lieutenant)

Unit:

N Section, Special Operations Executive (SOE), British Government

Awarded on:

July 11th, 1947

Citation:
"After undergoing special training, 2/Lt. HOOGEWERFF was parachuted into enemy-occupied HOLLAND on 22 September 1944 as one of a party of four charged with the mission of contacting Resistance elements and organising their communications, equipment and training.
His task mainly comprised arms instruction and the organisation of airborne supplies. Those with whom he worked speak highly of him and of the work he performed in the particularly dangerous area of Rotterdam.
He carried out his duties in a completely satisfactory manner until 3 February 1945, when he was arrested my the enemy. He was executed by shooting on 8 March 1945.
I recommend that 2/Lieut. HOOGEWERFF be awarded a posthumous Certificate of Commendation."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Tijd. res. 2e luitenant (Temporary Second Lieutenant of Reserves)

Unit:

N Section, Special Operations Executive (SOE), British Government

Recommendation:
For having distinguished himself by exceptionally courageous and tactful deeds in combat against the enemy as secret agent of the SOE in London. He was parachuted into occupied territory in mid-September 1944 and started working in Rotterdam as weapon instructor for resistance groups. He has instructed some 300 persons until he was arrested in February 1945 and subsequently executed.