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Bolt, William F.

    Nationality:
    American

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    2nd Lieutenant
    Awarded on:
    September 2nd, 1942
    "For showing diligence and courage by disregarding his own safety in order to rescue the Dutch crew from a crashed aircraft, while during those rescue attempts he jumped into the water to rescue an accompanying sergeant of the American army, who fell out of the boat and dragged along by three-phase currents."

    Royal Decree no. 2
    Zilveren Erepenning voor Menslievend Eerbetoon

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