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| Name: |
Hellema, Johan Dirk Antoon |
| Date of birth: | May 24th, 1896 (Zaandam, the Netherlands)
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| Date of death: |
February 10th, 1945 (Obdam, the Netherlands)
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Dutch Field of Honour Loenen
Plot: E. Grave: 473. |
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Dutch |
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BRONZEN LEEUW (BL)
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Rank:
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Verzetstrijder
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Unit:
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Transportofficier Gewest 11 Ordedienst
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Awarded on:
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May 5th, 1953
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Action:
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Has distinguished himself by etraordinary courageous and tactful acts as transport officer in Area 11 O.D. (Ordedienst) – Noord Holland north of the IJ after August 1944 when the weapon drops in the northern part of Noord-Holland, especially in the Wieringermeerpolder began reaching vast proportions. Skillfully using technical methods and camouflage, he succeeded in guiding these transports, which had to take place mainly over water in such a way that no supplies were lost. These transports did not only take place in Area 11 but also to neighbouring areas, in particular Area 10 (Amsterdam). Due to a fateful coincidence, he was arrested February 9th 1945 and executed the next day.
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