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Rossum, van, Wilhelm Marinus Antonius |
| Date of birth: | 1913
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BIOGRAPHY:
Promotions:
7th July 1938: Luitenant ter Zee derde klasse der Koninklijke Marine;
21st September 1939: Officier-vlieger der derde Klasse;
21st March 1941: Officier-vlieger der tweede Klasse;
1st October 1949: Luitenant ter Zee eerste klasse temporarily;
1st October 1952: Luitenant ter Zee eerste klasse der Koninklijke Marine;
1st October 1958: Retired.
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VLIEGERKRUIS (VK)
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Rank:
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Officier-vlieger der Tweede Klasse
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Unit:
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No. 320 Squadron
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Awarded on:
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November 29th, 1941
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Action:
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Citation:
"During a succesfull attack with an airplane on an enemy convoy as commander of that plane having shown courage, initiative and perseverance by, after the 1st pilot was deadly wounded, taking over the controls and under enemy fire and very difficult circumstances in an excellent manner having given guidance during the return, after which the airplane was brought safely home."
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Details:
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6th Award.
Royal Decree Nr. 1Z dated 29th November 1941.
Vliegerkruis en Eervolle vermelding later revoced and replaced by Bronzen Leeuw.
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EERVOLLE VERMELDING (EV)
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Rank:
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Officier-vlieger der Tweede Klasse
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Unit:
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No. 320 Squadron
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Awarded on:
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November 29th, 1941
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Details:
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Royal Decree Nr. 1Z dated 29th November 1941.
Vliegerkruis en Eervolle vermelding later revoced and replaced by Bronzen Leeuw.
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DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS (DFC)
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Rank:
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Officier-vlieger der Tweede Klasse
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Unit:
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No. 320 (R.D.N.A.S.) Squadron
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Awarded on:
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March 17th, 1942
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Details:
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Given permission to wear the distinctions by Royal Decree Nr. 34, dated 18th February 1949.
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BRONZEN LEEUW (BL)
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Details:
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Received to replace the before received Vliegerkruis with Eervolle Vermelding.
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