Aken, van, F.L.J.

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Nationality:: Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)

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Bronzen Kruis (BK)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Dienstplichtig Matroos (Enlisted Sailor)
Unit:: Hr. Ms. P16, Koninklijke Marine
Awarded on:: March 5th, 1946

"Shown courageous and energetic action as a crew member of one of Our patrol boats (P 16) during a Japanese air attack on February 27, 1942 in the bay of Batavia. Shot down one of the three attacking enemy aircraft."

Royal Decree No. 26.

Sources

- MEIJER, H.G., Bronzen Leeuw, Bronzen Kruis, De Bataafsche Leeuw, Amsterdam, 1990.
- http://www.onderscheidingen.nl/

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