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Dam, van, Leonard Charles August

    Date of birth:
    May 18th, 1900
    Date of death:
    December 12th, 1958
    Nationality:
    Dutch

    Biography

    Interred at Vredenoord, Arnhem.

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Majoor-Vlieger (Squadron Leader)
    Awarded on:
    June 11th, 1942
    Citation:
    "Displayed superb leadership whilst commanding a wing during the period 9th December 1941 to 28th February 1942. Many succesful attacks were carried out against enemy warships and transports, heavy losses being inflicted. A number of enemy aircraft were also destroyed."
    Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Luitenant-Kolonel (Wing Commander)

    Royal Decree no. 63, dated 9 January, 1948.
    Officier in de Orde van Oranje Nassau met zwaarden (ON.4x)

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