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Cieremans, Maarten

Date of birth:
July 10th, 1922 (Bloemendaal, the Netherlands)
Date of death:
October 4th, 2014 (Wassenaar, the Ntherlands)
Nationality:
Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Dienstplichtig Sergeant (Enlisted Sergeant)
Awarded on:
October 5th, 1944
Recommendation:
For having planned and executed in a tactful fashion a plan to escape from occupied Holland and having reached England after having experienced numerous hardships.

Royal Decree No. 31, October 5th, 1944.
Recommended on October 2nd, 1944, Afdeeling I A,Nr.2060 P.
Kruis van Verdienste (KV)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Res. 1e luitenant voor algemene dienst (First Lieutenant of Reserves for Common Service)
Awarded on:
March 29th, 1946
Recommendation:
For having distinguished himself by exceptionally brave and determined conduct in the execution of extremely important tasks in occupied Holland. Thereby having displayed frequently great endurance and initiative and despite all the odds, having committed himself with great self sacrifice to serve the interests of the Netherlands.


Royal Decree, No. 50, March 29th, 1946.
Recommended on March 19th, 1946. Secret Litt. V. 48.
Bronzen Leeuw (BL)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
October 23rd, 1948
King's Medal for courage in the cause of Freedom

Sources

  • Photo 1: Pauline van Till
  • - Royal Decree No. 31, October 5th, 1944
    - Royal Decree, No. 50, March 29th, 1946

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