Spaans, J.

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Nationality:: Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)

Biography

J. Spaans served as Sailor on board the s.s. Moena.

s.s. Moena (Source: Wilco Vermeer collection)

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Kruis van Verdienste (KV)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Matroos (Sailor)
Unit:: s.s. Moena, Stoomvaart Maatschappij 'Nederland'
Awarded on:: August 8th, 1941

Awarded for brave conduct during heavy air bombardments durijng which the ship was saved. Victoria Docks, London.

Royal Decree No. 1, August 8th, 1941. Presented on January 21st, 1946.

Sources

- Spaans, J. | Onderscheidingen | Defensie.nl

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