Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Tijd. res. 2e luitenant (Temporary Second Lieutenant of Reserves)

Unit:

Wapen der Genie (Engineers)

Awarded on:

November 10th, 1949

Citation:
"Distinguished himself through courageous action against the enemy on 10 May 1940, although not yet fully trained, by acting fearlessly and setting an example to others in the defence of the Kruisthuis on the Schie near Delft against advancing enemy paratroopers, who were thereby repelled."

Royal Decree No. 12, dated November 10th, 1949.