- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Luitenant-kolonel (Lieutenant-Colonel)
- Awarded on:
- July 19th, 1946
"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from June 1940 to September 1945."
Royal decree no. 4 (Department of the Army G.O. no. 27 1947)