Vermijs, Hendrik

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Presidential Gold Lifesaving Medal

Period:: First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:: Bootman (Boatswain)
Unit:: s.s. Rijndam
Awarded on:: October 29th, 1916

For the rescue of the "Vigilant"

Medaille van de Maatschappij tot Redding van Schipbreukelingen

Period:: First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:: Bootman (Boatswain)
Unit:: s.s. Rijndam
Awarded on:: 1916

"As proof of appreciation for his part in the dangerous rescue of 13 passengers from the American tugboat Vigilant, by twice disembarking with a boat in stormy weather on October 29, 1916."

Medaille van de Maatschappij tot Redding van Schipbreukelingen

Sources

- De Amerikaanse Presidential Life Saving Medal en gelieerde onderscheidingen aan Nederlanders
- Schulman b.v. SELECTIEVEILING – 350 – SELECTION AUCTION

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