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Burgers, Gerardus Theodorus

Date of birth:
July 3rd, 1919 (Gendt, The Netherlands)
Date of death:
May 13th, 1940 (Dordrecht, The Netherlands)
Buried on:
Dutch War Grave Roman Catholic Cemetery St. Hubertus Ooij
Nationality:
Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Gerhardus Theodorus Burgers was born on July 3rd, 1919 as son to Bernardus Burgers and Wilhelmina Berendina Hermsen, both living in Gendt. He also was called Gradus Burgers.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Dienstplichtig Soldaat (Enlisted Private)
Unit:
4e Batterij, IIe Afdeling, Regiment Gemotoriseerde Artillerie, Lichte Divisie, Koninklijke Landmacht
Awarded on:
May 6th, 1946
Recommendation:
He was killed as a member of a field gun 7 near the Vriesebrug during an exchange of fire with German tanks; a round hit the barrel of the gun. He has distinguished himself in this action by courageous conduct.

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