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Aken, van, F.L.J.

Nationality:
Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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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.
Bronzen Kruis (BK)

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