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Alers, George Adrianus

Date of birth:
June 16th, 1919 (Rotterdam, The Netherlands)
Date of death:
May 10th, 1940 (Boxmeer, The Netherlands)
Buried on:
Dutch War Graves Boxmeer
Plot: Ereplaats. 
Nationality:
Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Dienstplichtig Soldaat (Enlisted Private)
Unit:
2e Compagnie, 15e Grens Bataljon, Wapen der Infanterie
Awarded on:
May 6th, 1946
"Has distinguished himself by courageous action against the enemy in the defense of casemate 67 S. in the fight at BOXMEER on May 10, 1940, in which he was killed."

Posthumously awarded (Royal Decree no.9)
Bronzen Kruis (BK)

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