The Military Order of Willem was founded by William I in 1815. It is awarded for acts of extreme bravery and devotion to duty in the face of the enemy, and therefore it is the Dutch equivelent of the Victoria Cross, although there are four classes: Grand Cross, Commander, Knight Third Class, and Knight Fourth Class.
KIA = Killed in Action
POW = Prisoner of War
1st Airborne Division
|
Name |
Unit |
Remarks |
|
1st Para Brigade HQ |
Wounded |
|
|
1st Battalion |
Wounded, POW, Escaped |
|
|
Jedburgh Team |
KIA 19/09/44 |
|
|
Lt. M. J. Knottenbelt |
No.10 Commando |
(ref.) |
1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade Group
The Brigade, as a unit, was awarded the Militaire Willemsorde in 2006.
Royal Air Force
|
Name |
Unit |
Remarks |
|
Sqdn Ldr R. W. F. Cleaver |
570 Squadron |
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