Barkmeijer, Jan
- Date of birth:
- December 2nd, 1900 (Stroobos, the Netherlands)
- Date of death:
- February 17th, 1988 (Groningen, the Netherlands)
- Nationality:
- Dutch
Biography
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Bronzen Kruis (BK)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Res. kapitein (Captain of Reserves)
- Awarded on:
- November 13th, 1946
"Distinguished himself by courageous conduct against the enemy on 10 May 1940 on the island of Dordrecht, at the head of his battery, which was not trained for infantry combat, intrepidly attacking enemy paratroopers across open terrain, outnumbering and outgunned, while ultimately being wounded and forced to relinquish command."
Royal decree no. 10
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
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