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Bouten, Christiaan Jozef Johannes

Date of birth:
March 18th, 1911 (Venlo, The Netherlands)
Date of death:
May 11th, 1940 (Grubbenvorst, The Netherlands)
Buried on:
Dutch War Graves General Cemetery Venlo
Plot: G. Row: 1. Grave: 2.
Nationality:
Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Dienstplichtig Soldaat (Enlisted Private)
Unit:
2e Compagnie, 3e Bataljon, 26e Regiment Infanterie, Wapen der Infanterie
Awarded on:
May 6th, 1946
"Has distinguished himself in courageous action in fighting at Grubbenvorst along the Meuse on 10 May 1940; was subsequently killed in action."

Royal decree no. 9 (posthumously awarded)
Bronzen Kruis (BK)

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