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Dieren, van, Jan

Date of birth:
January 17th, 1909 (Wijhe, the Netherlands)
Nationality:
Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Wachtmeester-titulair te voet der Koninklijke Marechaussee
Unit:
Koninklijke Marechaussee
Awarded on:
July 19th, 1946
Recommendation:
For having distinghuished himself by courageous conduct on May 13th, 1940, while having taken part in the defence of the underpass in the railway east from Rhenen, having manned a machine gun and having held out to the last moment.

Royal Decree Nr. 6, dated July 19th, 1946.
Bronzen Kruis (BK)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Received with clasp "NEDERLAND MEI 1940".
Oorlogsherinneringskruis (OHK)

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