Boontjes, Nicolaas Willem

Date of birth:: July 22nd, 1919 (Wieringen, the Netherlands)
Date of death:: May 13th, 1940 (Hoogvliet, the Netherlands)
Buried on:: Dutch War Graves General Cemetery Crooswijk
Plot: P. Row: 2. Grave: 93.
Nationality:: Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)

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Bronzen Leeuw (BL)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Dienstplichtig Soldaat (Enlisted Private)
Unit:: 1- III- 39 Regiment Infanterie (1- III- 39 Regiment Infantry)
Awarded on:: May 9th, 1946

Description:
He has distinguished himself on May 13th, 1940 near Hoogvliet (IJsselmonde) in battle against the enemy by deeds of exceptional tact and courage, repairing the front which was under serious threat by the enemy. In order to reach a forward section, he had to move several hundred yards under hostile fire. He volunteered for this operation. On arrival at the section, he repaired a heavy machinegun which he operated until he was killed.

Royal Decree No.6, dated May 9th, 1946.
Awarded posthumously.