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Westerveld, Gerhardus Wilhelmus

Date of birth:
April 25th, 1897 (Rheden/Gelderland, the Netherlands)
Date of death:
January 24th, 1969 (Rheden/Gelderland, the Netherlands)
Service number:
97.04.25.001
Nationality:
Dutch
Rang/eenheid:
Res. kapitein der infanterie in 2e Compagnie, IIIe Bataljon, 43e Regiment Infanterie, Groep Betuwe

Biography

During the May 1940 war in the Netherlands, Gerardus Wilhelmus Westerveld was the Commanding Officer of 2e Compagnie, IIIe Bataljon, 43e Regiment Infanterie, Groep Betuwe and also functioned as the Commanding Officer of Fort Pannerden in Doornenburg, the Netherlands.

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Rank:
Reserve 1e Luitenant
Awarded on:
December 6th, 1934
Ereteken voor Langdurige Dienst als Officier XV
Period:
Indonesian War of Independence (1945-1949)
Rank:
Reserve Majoor
Awarded on:
June 14th, 1950

Awarded with clasp 1947.
Ereteken voor Orde en Vrede

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