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Harloff, Charles Edmund Anton

    Date of birth:
    February 20th, 1900 (Balapoelang, NI)
    Date of death:
    October 6th, 1945 (London/Greater London, England)
    Nationality:
    Dutch

    Biography

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Reserve-kapitein-waarnemer
    Awarded on:
    September 5th, 1940
    Citation:
    "for outstanding deeds for the Fatherland in time of war, namely: courageous and tactful conduct in capturing a number of houses during a city battle in Rotterdam, from which they received fire and offered resistance, and in reconnoitering a bridge under fire."
    Bronzen Kruis (BK)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Kapitein ter zee (Captain)
    Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

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