Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Officier-zeewaarnemer der derde klasse der Marine Luchtvaartdienst

Awarded on:

April 5th, 1945

"Shown special courage, prudent action and perseverance belonging to the Military Aviation Service in the Dutch East Indies as patrol commander in many attacks against enemy bases and ships, causing significant damage to the enemy. His part was always executed in an exemplary manner and was finally killed on 24 June 1944."

Royal decree no. 3 (posthumously awarded)