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Asch, van, Gerardus Johannes

Date of birth:
October 5th, 1922 (Soerabaja, Dutch Indies)
Date of death:
2013 (Helensvale/Queensland, Australia)
Nationality:
Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Dienstplichtig Soldaat (Enlisted Private)
Awarded on:
April 30th, 1942
Recommendation:
For having prepared very tactfully their escape from enemy occupied Holland in wartime and the courageous and tactful execution of their crossing to England which involved great dangers as a result of poor seaworthiness and enemy action.

KB no 5
Bronzen Kruis (BK)

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