Akwan, Gustaf

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Nationality:: Dutch-Indian (1816-1949, Colony)

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Kruis van Verdienste (KV)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:: January 31st, 1946

"In January 1945, Akwan belonged to a civil patrol and made an effort to free two RAAF airmen from the Japanese POW camp at Idore, and contributed to the detriment of the enemy."

Royal decree no. 22 (serial number 1194)

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- http://www.onderscheidingen.nl/

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