Peters, Jan Cornelis

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Battle of Holland 1940

Nationality:: Dutch
Rang/eenheid:: Dienstplichtig Soldaat in 3e Compagnie, IIe Bataljon, 26e Regiment Infanterie

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Bronzen Kruis (BK)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Dienstplichtig Soldaat
Unit:: 3e Compagnie, IIe Bataljon, 26e Regiment Infanterie, Peeldivisie, Koninklijke Landmacht
Awarded on:: April 22nd, 1948

"Distinguished himself by courageous conduct against the enemy on 10 May 1940, during the defence of the Maas River at Katwijk, under heavy enemy artillery fire, by calmly acting as a gunner and holding out to the end alongside his section commander."

Royal decree no. 77
2331st Award.

Sources

- ERIK MüLLER, Het Bronzen Kruis, Studiekring Ridderorden en Onderscheidingen.
- Database Dapperheidsonderscheidingen

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Battle of Holland 1940

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