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Felix, Piet

Date of birth:
April 6th, 1920
Nationality:
Dutch

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
March 12th, 1947
Medal of Freedom
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
June 30th, 1947
King's Medal for courage in the cause of Freedom
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Dienstplichtig Soldaat (Enlisted Private)
Awarded on:
December 22nd, 1951
Recommendation:
He has distinguished himself by courageous conduct in the face of the enemy in the underground resistance, mainly in the southern part of the country. Among other things, he was involved in the transport of escaped Allied prisoners-of-war and crew of aircraft. He also smuggled messages across the front line to intelligence groups following the liberation of the south of the country. He did his job in complete calm, resolutely and entirely free of charge.

Royal Decree number 34
Bronzen Kruis (BK)

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