Medal ceremony for Pte. Niek J. de Koning
HRH Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands with No.2 Dutch troop 10IA Commando at Eastbourne Sept. 1944. Photo courtesy of the Dutch Commando Museum and Jack Bakker who adds " This photo shows Prince Bernhard decorating Private Nick de Koning with a gallantry medal after the Troop returned from India. During the fighting with the Japanese he saved the life of a severely wounded comrade by the name of Rudi Blatt by pulling him out of the Japanese fire and taking him back to his own lines." Posted by Pete R.
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