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Hoenson, E.

Date of birth:
March 20th, 1922
Date of death:
November 27th, 2017
Nationality:
Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sergeant-telegrafist
Unit:
No. 320 (Dutch) Squadron
Awarded on:
May 4th, 1944
Citation:
"During longer period with the 320 Squadron R.D.N.A.S. of Our Fleet Air Arm in the United Kingdom, in operational sorties against the enemy has given notice of courage, competence, perseverence and devotion to the duty."

165th Award.
Royal Decree No. 4, dated 4th May 1944.
Vliegerkruis (VK)

Sources

  • - Meijer H.G., Vis R., Het Vliegerkruis, Voor initiatief, moed en volharding, De Bataafsche Leeuw, Amsterdam, 1997, ISBN 9067073474
    - The Dutch Medals Page

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