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Jansen, Cornelis Johannes Jacobus

    Nationality:
    Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)

    Biography

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Dienstplichtig Soldaat (Enlisted Private)
    Unit:
    I Motorized Independent Infantry Company, Prinses Irene Brigade, Free Dutch Forces

    Royal Decree No. 7 dated July 12th, 1945.
    Bronzen Leeuw (BL)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Corporal
    Unit:
    I Motorized Independent Infantry Company, Prinses Irene Brigade, Free Dutch Forces
    Awarded on:
    March 20th, 1946
    Recommendation:
    "Throughout the action at HEDEL on 24 Apr 45, Cpl Jansen in the Medical Sec, carried out his duties in a fearless and gallant matter. Frequently during the two days he went out to his wounded comrades, dressed their wounds and brought them back under fire. His devotion to duty and complete disregard for his own personal safety saved considerable suffering and may well have saved many lives."

    L.G. 31-8-1945
    Military Medal (MM)

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