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Hoorn Alkema, van, Willem J.

Date of birth:
April 27th, 1919
Date of death:
July 28th, 2007 (Eefde, the Netherlands)
Nationality:
Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Reserve Wachmeester
Unit:
Wapen der Artillerie / lid Raad van Verzet
Awarded on:
August 24th, 1946

Royal Decree N0. 6 dated 24th August 1946.
Bronzen Kruis (BK)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
Lid Raad van Verzet
Awarded on:
October 18th, 1948
Citation:
"For service in the resistance movement."
King's Medal for courage in the cause of Freedom

Sources

  • - Heuvel C.C. van den, Tensen W.J.C., Gedenkboek Verzetsherdenkingskruis, Samson Uitgeverij, 1985, ISBN 90 14 03462 8
    - "Brons", Nr 61, 17e Jaargang, uitgave van de Vereniging Dragers Militaire Dapperheidsonderscheidingen 2008
    - The Dutch Medals Page

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