- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Timmerman
- Unit:
- m.s. Madoera, Nederlandse Koopvaardij
- Awarded on:
- August 19th, 1943
"... who, as Carpenter of the MS" MADOERA ", which was hit and severely damaged by a torpedo on February 23, 1943, acted courageously under dangerous circumstances in the meticulous performance of his duty, resulting in the ship's return to St. Johns, Newfoundland. "
Royal decree no. 1