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Besteman, Cornelis Jacobus Gerardus

Date of birth:
September 11th, 1912 (Hiesfeld, Germany)
Date of death:
April 12th, 1942 (Sorioetoe-Bima)
Buried on:
Dutch War Cemetery Kembang Kuning
Plot: D. Grave: 270.
Nationality:
Dutch

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sergeant-vlieger (Flight Sergeant)
Unit:
x, ML-KNIL
Awarded on:
October 11th, 1949
Citation:
"Distinguished himself through courageous action against the enemy by crossing over to Lombok with several other soldiers after the enemy had captured Kendari Airport (Celebes) in early 1942, with the aim of continuing to participate in the fight, and by voluntarily making himself available on Sumbawa in early April 1942.
He distinguished himself through his fearless and decisive actions, during which he was killed in action."

Royal Decree no. 13. Posthumously awarded
Bronzen Kruis (BK)

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