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Burg, van der, Jan Adolf

Date of birth:
July 22nd, 1902 (Magelang/Java, Dutch East Indies)
Date of death:
July 23rd, 1943 (Antjol/Java, Dutch East Indies)
Buried on:
Dutch War Cemetery Ancol
Plot: II. Grave: 151:152.
Nationality:
Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Night Superintendant
Unit:
N.V. Good Year Buitenzorg, Nederlands Verzet
Awarded on:
December 21st, 1949
Distinguished himself in opposition to Japan - radio parts were found in his home.

7th Award.
Royal Decree Nr. 10, dated 21st December 1949.
Verzetsster Oost-Azië 1942-1945 (VOA)

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