- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Luitenant ter zee der 2e klasse (Lieutenant)
- Unit:
- Hr. Ms. Maria R. Ommering (FY1785), Koninklijke Marine
- Awarded on:
- August 4th, 1941
As Commanding Officer of the trawler Hr. Ms. Ommering in British Waters, laid a significant amount of mines in which he showed calm and persevering conduct in being a competent leader.
Royal Decree No. 1.