Baaij, Hendricus Johannes

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Date of birth:: July 23rd, 1913 (Medan/Sumatra, Dutch East Indies)
Date of death:: February 14th, 1981 (The Hague, the Netherlands)
Nationality:: Dutch

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Bronzen Kruis (BK)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Luitenant ter zee der 2e klasse (Lieutenant)
Unit:: Hr. Ms. K X, Koninklijke Marine
Awarded on:: July 22nd, 1943

Citation:
"As the senior officer of Our Submarine "K X" during the battle against Japan in the Dutch East Indies, he demonstrated courage, high morale, and skill in combat and other difficult wartime situations, by carrying out his duties with calmness, tact, and decisiveness."

Royal decree no. 4

Sources

- ERIK MüLLER, Het Bronzen Kruis, Studiekring Ridderorden en Onderscheidingen.
- http://www.onderscheidingen.nl/

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