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Frowein, Henry William Leonard

Date of birth:
March 15th, 1907 (the Hague, the Netherlands)
Date of death:
December 3rd, 1975 ('s Graveland, the Netherlands)
Service number:
070315000
Nationality:
Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Tijdelijk Kolonel (Temporary Colonel)
Awarded on:
December 5th, 1952
Recommendation:
For having distinguished himself in combat against the enemy by courageous and tactful conduct, serving the interest of the Kingdom, in his capacity as Local Commander and later of temporary chief of staff of District 9 O.D. – Gooi, making the best use of his organizational talents. In September 1944 he crossed the front line to the liberatd south with an important task in the sphere of radio communications and with micro-films.

Royal Decree number 17
Kruis van Verdienste (KV)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
For exceptionally meritious conduct in the performance of outstanding service as the representative of the Headquarters of the Resistance Force in Amsterdam with the Commander, Netherlands Forces, in the United Kingdom.
Legion of Merit - Legionnaire (LoM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
October 14th, 1945

Staff C.N.F., section Interior Forces. Responsible for raising battalions for SHAEF requirements from Interior Forces.
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

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