Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Telegraphist

Unit:

m.s. Floris, Nederlandse Koopvaardij

Awarded on:

April 4th, 1944

Citation:
"As British radio operator aboard our gunboat "Flores," he displayed courage, skill, and great devotion to duty in the excellent performance of his duties during combat actions against the enemy off the coast of Sicily and western Italy between July 1943 and February 1944, often under heavy enemy fire, and thereby effectively contributed to the ship's successful participation in the intended military operations."

Royal decree no. 4, dd. 9-3-1944