Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Dienstplichtig Soldaat (Enlisted Private)

Unit:

4e Sectie-Mitrailleurcompagnie, 3e Bataljon, Regiment Jagers, Wapen der Infanterie

Awarded on:

August 24th, 1946

Recommendation:
He has distinguished himself by courageous conduct in the face of the enemy on May 10, 1940 on Waalhaven air base when his machinegun was temporarily put out of action and although he was wounded in his side by shrapnel, managed to shoot at an enemy aircraft, setting it on fire and subsequently continued firing until he was put out of action by 2 machinegun bullets in one of his arms.

Royal decree no. 6