Dutch awards to Canadians for World War II

Nadeau - Owchar

Nadeau, R.

Known awards: BL

Bronzen Leeuw
Bronze Lion
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
Private, Canadian Infantry Corps

Source: BL/BK p. 230

Namabrim, L.A. (Nahmabin?)

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
Sergeant, Canadian Infantry Corps

Source: BL/BK p. 269

Nauss, E.E.

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
Company Sergeant Major, Canadian Infantry Corps

Source: BL/BK p. 269

Neary, Bernard Francis

Known awards: ON.4x

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
? ; Canada Gazette 22 December, 1945
Lieutenant-Colonel, Canadian Infantry Corps

Source: with special thanks to Mr. H. Halliday

Nelles, J.S.

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
Captain, Canadian Infantry Corps

Source: BL/BK p. 269

Nelson, F.C.

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
Captain, Royal Canadian Artillery

Source: BL/BK p. 270

Nesbitt, Arthur Deane

Born in Montreal on 16 November, 1910. Died in Montreal on 22 February, 1978.
Known awards: OBE,DFC,ON.3x,FCG+ea

Commandeur in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Commander in the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
   ?
   Group Captain (C1327), Royal Canadian Air Force, Officer Commanding Royal Air Force no. 143 Wing
   The recommendation reads as follows:

Group Captain Nesbitt commanded No.143 Wing from January 194 to August 1945. He took over command while the Wing was at Eindhoven on the day on which the enemy made their daring attacks on the majority of the airfields in 2nd Tactical Air Force. From the day he took over, Group Captain Nesbitt displayed the greatest devotion to duty and, by his keenness and enthusiasm, imbued the finest fighting spirit into his Wing in their attacks against the enemy. His outstanding organizing ability and forceful personality played a most important part in this Wing's fighting efficiency. Group Captain Nesbitt invariably displayed inspiring leadership and outstanding gallantry.

Source: The Canada Gazette, Volume LXXXI, number 38, Saturday, September 20, 1947, Part I, p. 2813 ; with special thanks to Mr. H. Halliday

Nethery, R.R.

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
Sergeant, Canadian Infantry Corps

Source: BL/BK p. 270

Newman, H.J.

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
Sergeant, Canadian Infantry Corps

Source: BL/BK p. 270

Nicol, F.J.

Known awards: BL

Bronzen Leeuw
Bronze Lion
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
Corporal, Canadian Scots Regiment

Source: BL/BK p. 230

Northcott, Geoffrey Wilson

Born in Rapid City, Manitoba, on 25 November, 1920.
Known awards: DSO,DFC*,ON.4x

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
AFRO 81/48 of 6 February, 1948
Squadron Leader, Royal Canadian Air Force

Source: with special thanks to Mr. H. Halliday

Nugent, H.H.

Known awards: BL

Bronzen Leeuw
Bronze Lion
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
Rifleman, Canadian Infantry Corps

Source: BL/BK p. 230

Nyenhuis, Conrad

Known awards: ON.4x

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
? ; Canada Gazette 22 December, 1945
Major, Canadian Intelligence Corps

Source: with special thanks to Mr. H. Halliday

O'Leary, R.J.

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
Private, Highland Light Infantry of Canada

Source: BL/BK p. 270

O'Neill, Alphonsus Benedict Joseph

Known awards: ON.4x

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
? ; Canada Gazette 22 December, 1945
Honorary Major

Source: with special thanks to Mr. H. Halliday

Oerton, C.F.

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
Captain, Royal Canadian Army Corps

Source: BL/BK p. 270

Ollerenshaw, J.W.

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
Sergeant, Royal Canadian Artillery

Source: BL/BK p. 270

Orde, Reginald John

Known awards: CBE,ON.3

Commandeur in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Commander in the Order of Orange-Nassau
? ; Canada Gazette of 24 February, 1945
Brigadier-General, Judge-Advocat General

Source: with special thanks to Mr. H. Halliday

Ouellet, C.E.

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
Company Sergeant Major, Canadian Infantry Corps

Source: BL/BK p. 271

Ouellet, J.A.

Known awards: BL

Bronzen Leeuw
Bronze Lion
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
Sergeant, Canadian Infantry Corps

Source: BL/BK p. 230

Oulton, B.A.

Known awards: BL

Bronzen Leeuw
Bronze Lion
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
Lieutenant, North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment

Source: BL/BK p. 230 (gives rank as Major)

Owchar, W.

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 December, 1945
Sapper, Royal Canadian Engineers

Source: BL/BK p. 271