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Keesman, Karel

Date of birth:
October 6th, 1926 (Enkhuizen, The Netherlands)
Date of death:
November 11th, 1947 (Tandjong Pura, Indonesia)
Buried on:
Dutch War Cemetery Leuwigajah
Row: I. Grave: 618.
Nationality:
Dutch

Biography

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Period:
Indonesian War of Independence (1945-1949)
Rank:
Dienstplichtig Soldaat (Enlisted Private)
Unit:
Infantry
Recommendation:
For having distinguished himself in combat against the enemy by courageous conduct on November 11, 1947 during an action against strong enemy positions near Bukit Menkirai (Sumatra) under enemy fire after he was ordered to move his bren gun forward to support the fire of his company commander on very near targets; obeying without hesitation and having to stand waist deep in a swamp he subsequently calmly delivered well aimed fire until he was mortally wounded.

Royal Decree no. 6 dated 22 June, 1948.
Bronzen Kruis (BK)

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