Dutch awards to British nationals for World War II

Cadan - Cussen

Cadan, Lawrence Leslie

F/Lt R.A.A.F. (33097).
Known awards: MID,VK

Vliegerkruis
Flying Cross
?
Flying Officer, Royal Air Force 2nd Tactical Air Force

Source: VK p. 164,230 ; with special thanks to Mr. J.N. Houterman

Cahill, Bernard Patrick

Known awards: ON.5x

Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau with Swords
Royal Decree no. 6 of 7 October, 1943
Temporary Lieutenant, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve

... for services to the Royal Netherlands Navy.

Source: ARA 2.02.14 inv. 9042 ; PRO ADM171/61 ; Dutch Awards to the Allies [675] ; Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette of Friday the 24th of September, 1943, number 36188, Tuesday 28 September, 1943, p. 4317

Caine, Sydney

Known awards: CMG,ON.2

Grootofficier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Grand Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Royal Decree no. 34 of 13 February, 1947
-

... die zich gedurende den oorlog in diverse functies verdienstelijk hebben gemaakt voor de Nederlandsche zaak ...

Source: ARA 2.02.20 inv. 9514 ; London Gazette, 30 January, 1948, p. 741

Cameron, James Edmund

Known awards: MBE,TD,BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 23 of 7 March, 1951
Major (34062), Special Air Service Regiment

Source: BL/BK p. 245 ; London Gazette, 1 July, 1952, p. 3590

Campbell, Mungo

Known awards: CBE,ON.3

Commandeur in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Royal Decree no. 34 of 13 February, 1947
-

... die zich gedurende den oorlog in diverse functies verdienstelijk hebben gemaakt voor de Nederlandsche zaak ...

Source: ARA 2.02.20 inv. 9514 ; London Gazette, 30 January, 1948, p. 741

Carlisle, John Charles Denton

Known awards: DSO,OBE,MC,ON.4x

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Officer of the Order of Orange Nassau with Swords
Royal Decree no. ? of 21 September, 1948
Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel (98734), Intelligence Corps

Source: Dutch Awards to the Allies [540] ; Supplement to the London Gazette, 25 March, 1949

Carr, Brian Dean ("Sammy")

Born in Reigate, Surry, on 24 April, 1918. Died in British Columbia, Canada, on 4 April, 2004.
2nd Lt. (04-07-1940), WS/ Lt. (04-01-1942), T/Capt. (17-11-1942/? and 11-07-1945-?).
Known awards: BL

Bronzen Leeuw
Bronze Lion
Royal Decree no. 1 of 9 February 1946
Temporary Captain (138170), Parachute Regiment, Army Air Corps

Source: BL/BK p. 221 ; Supplement to the London Gazette, 20 March, 1947 ; With special thanks to Mr. J.N. Houterman

Carter, Arthur Henry

Known awards: ON.4

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Officier of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Royal Decree no. 34 of 13 February, 1947
-

... die zich gedurende den oorlog in diverse functies verdienstelijk hebben gemaakt voor de Nederlandsche zaak ...

Source: ARA 2.02.20 inv. 9514 ; London Gazette, 30 January, 1948, p. 741

Carter, Leonard Charles

Known awards: ON.BEMx

Eremedaille in brons, verbonden aan de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Bronze Medal of Honour of the Order of Oranje-Nassau with swords
Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April, 1946
Craftsman (2052724), Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Source: London Gazette, 18 July, 1947

Carter, Walter

Known awards: CBE ,ON.3

Commandeur in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Royal Decree no. 34 of 13 February, 1947
-

... die zich gedurende den oorlog in diverse functies verdienstelijk hebben gemaakt voor de Nederlandsche zaak ...

Source: ARA 2.02.20 inv. 9514 ; London Gazette, 30 January, 1948, p. 741

Cater, James Albert Graham

Known awards: BL

Bronzen Leeuw
Bronze Lion
Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April 1946
Temporary Captain (198229), The Welch Regiment

Tijdens de gevechten ter bevrijding van het bezette Nederlandsche grondgebied zich onderscheiden door het bedrijven van bijzondere moedige en beleidvolle daden. In alle opzichten een loffelijk voorbeeld gegeven onder moeilijke omstandigheden.

Source: BL/BK p. 221 ; Supplement to the London Gazette, 18 July, 1947, p. 3322

Catto of Cairncatto, 1st Baron (created 1936); Catto, Thomas Sivewright, 1st Bt (created 1921)

Born on 15 March 1879. Died on 23 August 1959.
Resigned from all business and directorships in May 1940 at request of Chancellor of Exchequer (Sir Kingsley Wood) on acceptance of specially created war position (unpaid) in the Treasury, of Financial Adviser to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, 1940-1944; Governor of Bank of England, 1944-1949.
Known awards: PC,CBE,ON.1,L2B.3

Grootkruis in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Knight Grand Cross in the Order of Orange-Nassau
1945
Governor of the Bank of England

Cavaghan, Charles

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 29 of 21 July, 1945
Lance Corporal (No. 3443816), The Border Regiment

Source: BL/BK p. 245 (lists name as Gavaghan) ; Supplement to the London Gazette, 20 March, 1947

Cave, Harold William

Known awards: MBE,ON.5

Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Royal Decree no. 34 of 13 February, 1947
-

... die zich gedurende den oorlog in diverse functies verdienstelijk hebben gemaakt voor de Nederlandsche zaak ...

Source: ARA 2.02.20 inv. 9514 ; London Gazette, 30 January, 1948, p. 742

Cave-Browne, John Raban, B.A.

Known awards: MC,ON.4x

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April, 1946
Temporary Major (71068), Corps of Royal Engineers

Source: Supplement to the London Gazette, 18 July, 1947, p. 3321 ; with special thanks to Mr. H.J. Huisman

Chalk, William Robert ("Bob")

Born in Porthcawl, Glamorgan, in 1913. Died in 1993.
Known awards: DFC,S3945,ACES.f,DM,WM+MID,BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
   Royal Decree no. 21 of 10 June 1949
   Flight Lieutenant (47910), Royal Air Force, R.A.F. No. 299 Squadron
   Wegens:

Tijdens de luchtlandingsoperaties bij Arnhem moedig en beleidvol optreden getoond tegenover de vijand en een bijzondere plichtsbetrachting aan de dag gelegd.

For:

Gallantry and leadership displayed in action against the enemy during the airborne operations near Arnhem, and a particular devotion to duty.

The recommendation reads as follows:

Flight Lieutenant William Robert Chalk, D.F.C. (47910) R.A.F., No. 299 Sqn. Flight Lieutenant Chalk participated in 40 operational sorties a large number of which were in support of resistance movements. In September, 1944, he was the rear gunner of the leading aircraft engaged in Airborne operations at Arnhem. Whilst participating in a re-supply mission his aircraft was damaged by anti-aircraft fire and set on fire. Despite this Flight Lieutenant Chalk continued to man his gun until ordered to abandon the aircraft. Flight Lieutenant Chalk landed amongst the enemy and was unable to evade capture.

Source: BL/BK p. 96-99,246 ; Medals and papers sold in an auction at Spink in April 2010 for € 6.749,35 ; London Gazette, 2 September, 1949

Chaney, Walter Sydney

Known awards: ON.4x

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Officer in the Order of Oranje-Nassau with swords
Royal Decree no. 34 of 13 February, 1947
Squadron Leader (78049), Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

... die zich gedurende den oorlog in diverse functies verdienstelijk hebben gemaakt voor de Nederlandsche zaak ...

Source: ARA 2.02.20 inv. 9514 ; London Gazette, 14 November, 1947

Chapman, Charles Eric

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April, 1946
Corporal (1908019), Corps of Royal Engineers

Tijdens de gevechten ter bevrijding van het bezette Nederlandsche grondgebied moedig en beleidvol optreden getoond tegenover den vijand en een bijzonder plichtsbetrachting aan den dag gelegd.

Source: BL/BK p. 246 ; Supplement to the London Gazette, 18 July, 1947

Chapman, William

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April, 1946
Sergeant (3308480), The Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment)

Tijdens de gevechten ter bevrijding van het bezette Nederlandsche grondgebied moedig en beleidvol optreden getoond tegenover den vijand en een bijzonder plichtsbetrachting aan den dag gelegd.

Source: BL/BK p. 246 ; Supplement to the London Gazette, 18 July, 1947

Charles, Trever Hugh

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 50 of 18 May, 1946
Signalman (C/JX/278488), Royal Navy

Gedurende geruimen tijd als seiner aan boord van onzen motormijnenveger "Putten", welk schip zoowel op de Engelsche kust, als te Ostende, vele mijnen geveegd heeft, op uitstekende wijze zijn plicht gedaan, daarbij een voorbeeld zijnde voor zijn Nederlandsche Collega's.

Source: BL/BK p. 246 ; with special thanks to Mr. H.J. Huisman

Chater, L.V.

Known awards: MBE,ON.4x

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Officer in the Order of Oranje-Nassau with swords
Royal Decree no. 51 of 27 April, 1946
Lieutenant-Colonel, Royal Army

Source: PRO WO 373/144

Chatfield, Stephen Charles

Known awards: ON.5

Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Knight in the Order of Oranje-Nassau
Royal Decree no. ? of 15 January, 1942
Lieutenant (E), Royal Navy

... in recognition of services in the cause of the Allies.

Source: PRO ADM171/61 ; Dutch Awards to the Allies [668] ; Second Supplement to the London Gazette of Friday, the 8th of May, 1942, number 35554, Tuesday 12 May, 1942, p. 2066

Cheeseman, James Charles

Known awards: ON.GEM

Eremedaille in goud, verbonden aan de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Gold Medal of Honour of the Order of Oranje-Nassau
Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April, 1946
Staff-Sergeant (892429), Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Source: London Gazette, 18 July, 1947

Chenery, Reginald George

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 1 of 9 February, 1946
Warrant Officier Class II (5825299), Army Air Corps

Source: BL/BK p. 246 ; Supplement to the London Gazette, 20 March, 1947 (gives award as BL!)

Chetwode, Philip Walhouse, 1st Baron Chetwode, 7th Baronet of Oakley

Born on 21 September, 1869. Died on 6 July, 1950.
Chairman of the British Red Cross Society.
Known awards: GCB,OM,GCSI,KCMG,DSO,QSA,S14*,BWM,VM,G.1,HSJ.1,ON.1,O.1,ONE.2,LEF.3

Grootkruis in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Royal Decree no. 34 of 13 February, 1947
Field Marshal, Constable of the Tower

... die zich gedurende den oorlog in diverse functies verdienstelijk hebben gemaakt voor de Nederlandsche zaak ...

Source: ARA 2.02.20 inv. 9514 ; London Gazette, 30 January, 1948, p. 741

Child, D.W.

Known awards: ON.4x

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Officer in the Order of Oranje-Nassau with swords
Royal Decree no. 51 of 27 April, 1946
Lieutenant-Commander, Royal Naval Reserve

Source: PRO WO 373/144

Child, Ernest Reginald

Known awards: ON.5x

Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Knight in the Order of Oranje-Nassau with swords
Royal Decree no. 45 of 12 April, 1946
Temporary Major (289003), General List

Source: London Gazette, 17 October, 1946

Chilman, Alfred Charles

Known awards: ON.4

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Royal Decree no. 34 of 13 February, 1947
-

... die zich gedurende den oorlog in diverse functies verdienstelijk hebben gemaakt voor de Nederlandsche zaak ...

Source: ARA 2.02.20 inv. 9514 ; London Gazette, 30 January, 1948, p. 742

Churchard, Miss Margaret Bertha Alice

Known awards: OBE,ON.4

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Officier of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Royal Decree no. 34 of 13 February, 1947
-

... die zich gedurende den oorlog in diverse functies verdienstelijk hebben gemaakt voor de Nederlandsche zaak ...

Source: ARA 2.02.20 inv. 9514 ; London Gazette, 30 January, 1948, p. 741

(Spencer-)Churchill, The Right Honorable Sir Winston Leonard

Born in Blenheim Palace, Woodstock on 30 November 1874. Died in London on 24 January 1965.
Known awards: OM,CH,IGS1895,QS1896,QSA,S1415,BWM,VM,S3945,AS,IS,FGC,DM,WM2,G5CM,G5JM,G6CM,E2CM,TD,USDSM,Khed.SM,
BOK+p(40-45),LCG,FMM,FCG+P(40-45),NL.1,L.1+p,SMBelS.1,EK.1,O.1,SE.1,EMV.1,FLO,ECubCM,H7WM

Ridder-Grootkruis in de Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw
Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Lion of the Netherlands
Royal Decree no. 2 of 8 May, 1946
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Source: London Gazette, 11 June, 1946

Clark, Mrs. Mary Leonore

Born in Birmingham on 13 January, 1880. Wife of P.L.E. Clark.
Known awards: EM.1

Erkentelijkheidsmedaille 1940-1945 in zilver
Medal of Gratitude 1940-1945 in silver
   Ministerial Warrant no. 46 of 2 August, 1950
   Church of Christ Mission, Nakorn Pathom
   Recommendation:

has earned the gratitude of many Netherlands subjects in the camps near Nakorn Pathom for her steady endeavours to give them relief.

Citation:

in recognition of services rendered to Netherlands prisoners of war in Thailand during the Second World War.

Source: Nationaal Archief 2.05.246 inv. 329

Clark, Clarence Adam

Known awards: ON.4x

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Officer in the Order of Oranje-Nassau with swords
Royal Decree no. 41 of 10 December, 1946
Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve

Source: London Gazette, 20 May, 1947

Clarke, Ronald Stephen Norbury

Died on 7 November, 1970.
Known awards: ON.4x

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Officer in the Order of Oranje-Nassau with swords
Royal Decree no. 45 of 12 April, 1946
Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel (34664), The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers

Source: London Gazette, 23 May, 1947

Clauson, Sir Gerard Leslie Makins

Known awards: KCMG,OBE,ON.2

Grootofficier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Grand Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Royal Decree no. 34 of 13 February, 1947
-

... die zich gedurende den oorlog in diverse functies verdienstelijk hebben gemaakt voor de Nederlandsche zaak ...

Source: ARA 2.02.20 inv. 9514 ; London Gazette, 30 January, 1948, p. 741

Clay, David Garnett

Known awards: ON.4x

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April, 1946
Temporary Major (89083), The Green Howards (Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regiment)

Source: Supplement to the London Gazette, 18 July, 1947, p. 3321 ; with special thanks to Mr. H.J. Huisman

Cleaver, Richard Frank Wharton

Born in Portland, Maine (U.S.A.) on 9 April 1920. Died on 1 October, 1953.
Known awards: DSO,DFC,MWO.4

Ridder 4e klasse der Militaire Willems-Orde
Knight 4th class in the Military William's Order
Royal Decree no. 29 of 31 Juli 1945
Squadron Leader, Royal Air Force

Tijdens de gevechten bij Arnhem van 17 tot 25 September 1944 zich onderscheiden door het bedrijven van uitstekende daden van moed, beleid en trouw. Daarbij herhaaldelijk blijk gegeven van buitengewone plichtsbetrachting en groot doorzettingsvermogen, en in alle opzichten, door een zeer loffelijk voorbeeld, een inspiratie geweest voor allen in die roemvolle dagen.

Source: Maalderink p. 269

Coakley, Jeremiah Noel

Known awards: ON.BEM

Eremedaille in brons, verbonden aan de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Bronze Medal of Honour of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Royal Decree no. 46 of 12 December, 1946
Leading Writer (D/MX.59813)

Source: Supplement to the London Gazette, 25 November, 1947, p. 5597

Coe, A.H.

Known awards: BL

Kruis van Verdienste met Gesp
Cross of Merit with clasp
Royal Decree no. 7 of 12 March 1942 ; later on this award was replaced with a Bronze Lion
Dock pilot at the Surrey Commercial Docks

die als dokloods van de Surrey Commercial Docks te Londen, die op den 7den, 8sten en 13den September, 1940 aan uiterst hevige, Duitsche luchtbombardementen blootstonden, onder hachelijke omstandigheden zeer moedig en beleidvol optrad bij het op genoemde dagen verhalen naar een veiliger ligplaats van drie Nederlandsche oceaanschepen en een Nederlandsch Kustvaartuig, tengevolge waarvan deze voor averij werden behoed.

Source: Koopv. p. 5,45

Cohen, Rex Arthur Lewis

Known awards: OBE,ON.4x

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April, 1946
Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel (75626), The King's Shropshire Light Infantry

Source: Supplement to the London Gazette, 18 July, 1947, p. 3321 ; with special thanks to Mr. H.J. Huisman

Cole, William Alfred

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis

Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 23 of 5 June 1942
Temporary Sub-Lieutenant, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve

Het gedurende geruimen tijd aan boord van Onze onderzeeboot “O 24” in actie tegen den vijand blijken geven van moed, bekwaamheid, volharding en plichtsbetrachting.

Source: BL/BK p. 246 ; London Gazette, 23 June, 1942

Coleman, (since 1957: Sir) Cyril Frederick Charles

Born in Plymouth on 16 April 1903. Died on 17 June 1974.
OC 4th Bn The Welch Regt, 1941-1944; comd 160th Inf. Bde, 1944-1946, in N.W. Europe (despatches); retired 1959 as Lieut.-Gen.
Known awards: KCB,CMG,DSO,OBE,KStJ,MWO.4

Ridder 4e klasse der Militaire Willems-Orde
Knight 4th class in the Military William's Order
   Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April, 1946
   Temporary Brigadier (27168), The Welch Regiment
   Wegens:

Tijdens de gevechten ter bevrijding van het bezette Nederlandsche grondgebied zich onderscheiden door het bedrijven van uitstekende daden van moed, beleid en trouw. Daarbij herhaaldelijk blijk gegeven van buitengewone plichtsbetrachting en groot doorzettingsvermogen, en in alle opzichten, door een loffelijk voorbeeld, een inspiratie geweest voor allen in die roemvolle dagen.

Source: Maalderink p. 282 ; Supplement to the London Gazette, 18 July, 1947

Collar, Michael Henry

Known awards: ON.5x

Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Knight in the Order of Oranje-Nassau with Swords
Royal Decree No. 12 of 15 January, 1942
Lieutenant, Royal Navy

... in recognition of services in the cause of the Allies.

Source: PRO ADM171/61 ; Dutch Awards to the Allies [664] ; Second Supplement to the London Gazette of Friday, the 8th of May, 1942, number 35554, Tuesday 12 May, 1942, p. 2066

Colley, Henry

Known awards: ON.4x

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April, 1946
Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel (50408), Royal Corps of Signals

Source: Supplement to the London Gazette, 18 July, 1947, p. 3321 ; with special thanks to Mr. H.J. Huisman

Collie, Robert

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April, 1946
Bombardier (846854), Royal Regiment of Artillery

Tijdens de gevechten ter bevrijding van het bezette Nederlandsche grondgebied moedig en beleidvol optreden getoond tegenover den vijand en een bijzonder plichtsbetrachting aan den dag gelegd.

Source: BL/BK p. 246 ; Supplement to the London Gazette, 18 July, 1947

Collins, Peter Meredith

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April, 1946
Sergeant (6209686), The Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own)

Tijdens de gevechten ter bevrijding van het bezette Nederlandsche grondgebied moedig en beleidvol optreden getoond tegenover den vijand en een bijzonder plichtsbetrachting aan den dag gelegd.

Source: BL/BK p. 246 ; Supplement to the London Gazette, 18 July, 1947

Collins, W.

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 4 of 25 September, 1941
Gunner, Royal Navy

die als Kanonnier aan boord van het Nederlandsche SS "Iris" dat op 18 Maart, 1941, omstreeks 16.45 ure, door twee vliegtuigen met brisant bommen en hevig mitrailleur-vuur werd aangevallen, onder gevaarvolle omstandigheden moedig en beleidvol is opgetreden bij de verdediging van het schip, mede als gevolg waarvan dit voor ondergang werd behoed.

Source: Meijer (1990), p. 246

Colyer, Douglas

Known awards: CB,DFC,ON.2x

Grootofficier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Grand Officer in the Order of Orange Nassau with swords
Royal Decree no. 2 of 4 December, 1946
Air Marshal, Royal Air Force (retired)

... for valuable services rendered in connection with the war.

Source: London Gazette, 21 March, 1947

Common, Sir Lawrence Andrew, J.P.

Known awards: DSO,ON.3

Commandeur in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Royal Decree no. 34 of 13 February, 1947
Justice of the Peace

... die zich gedurende den oorlog in diverse functies verdienstelijk hebben gemaakt voor de Nederlandsche zaak ...

Source: ARA 2.02.20 inv. 9514 ; London Gazette, 30 January, 1948, p. 741

Coningham, Sir Arthur

Known awards: KCB,KBE,DSO,MC,DFC,AFC,ON.1

Ridder Grootkruis in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Knight Grand Cross in the Order of Oranje-Nassau
Royal Decree no. 34 of 13 February, 1947
Air Marshal, Royal Air Force

... die zich gedurende den oorlog in diverse functies verdienstelijk hebben gemaakt voor de Nederlandsche zaak ...

Source: ARA 2.02.20 inv. 9514 ; London Gazette, 14 November, 1947

Constable, Sidney William

Known awards: BL

Bronzen Leeuw
Bronze Lion
Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April 1946
Sergeant (3308252), The Highland Light Infantry (City of Glascow Regiment)

Source: BL/BK p. 221 ; Supplement to the London Gazette, 18 July, 1947, p. 3322

Cooke, Albert Alexander

Known awards: ON.ZEMx

Zilveren Eremedaille, verbonden aan de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Silver Medal of Honour of the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
Royal Decree no. 26 of 10 January, 1946
Bombardier (884753), Royal Regiment of Artillery

Source: Supplement to the London Gazette, 20 March, 1947

Coombes, Andres Collard Dalmedo (Dalmed?)

Known awards: MBE,ON.5x

Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Knight in the Order of Orange Nassau with Swords
Royal Decree no. ? of 21 December, 1944
Acting Temporary Lieutenant-Commander, Royal Naval Reserve

Source: Dutch Awards to the Allies [678] ; Supplement to the London Gazette, 27 February, 1945

Cooper, Douglas Gerald

Known awards: ON.BEM

Eremedaille in brons, verbonden aan de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Bronze Medal of Honour of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Royal Decree no. 61 of 12 December, 1946
Temporary Corporal (Po.X101716)

Source: Supplement to the London Gazette, 25 November, 1947, p. 5597

Cooper, Ivor

Known awards: ON.3

Commandeur in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Commander in the Order of Orange-Nassau
Royal Decree no. 34 of 13 February, 1947
-

... die zich gedurende den oorlog in diverse functies verdienstelijk hebben gemaakt voor de Nederlandsche zaak ...

Source: ARA 2.02.20 inv. 9514 ; London Gazette, 30 January, 1948, p. 741

Cooper, T.J.

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 10 of 17 February, 1944
Sailor, aboard the Dutch merchant vessel s.s. 'Merope'

Source: BL/BK p. 246

Coote, Anthony Browning

Known awards: OBE,ON.4x

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April, 1946
Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel (34717), The Northamptonshire Regiment

Source: Supplement to the London Gazette, 18 July, 1947, p. 3321 ; with special thanks to Mr. H.J. Huisman

Coppin, David

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April, 1946
Sergeant (6897601), The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own)

Tijdens de gevechten ter bevrijding van het bezette Nederlandsche grondgebied moedig en beleidvol optreden getoond tegenover den vijand en een bijzonder plichtsbetrachting aan den dag gelegd.

Source: BL/BK p. 246 ; Supplement to the London Gazette, 18 July, 1947

Corcoran, Edward Allan

Known awards: ON.4x

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April, 1946
Temporary Major (145927), Royal Regiment of Artillery

Source: Supplement to the London Gazette, 18 July, 1947, p. 3321 ; with special thanks to Mr. H.J. Huisman

Cordeaux, John Kyme

Known awards: CBE,ON.3x

Commandeur in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau with Swords
Roya Decree no. ? of 3 July, 1945
Major (Temporary Colonel), Royal Marines

... for distinguished service in organising special operations of importance to the Netherlands' War effort.

Source: Dutch Awards to the Allies [141] ; Third Supplement to The London Gazette of Friday, the 25th of January, 1946, number 37448, Tuesday, 29 January, 1946, p. 720

Corpe, Thomas David

Known awards: OBE,ON.3x

Commandeur in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April, 1946
Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel (36192), The Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry, Royal Armoured Corps

Source: Supplement to the London Gazette, 16 January, 1948, p. 403 ; with special thanks to Mr. H.J. Huisman

Corrie, Michael Temple

Born in Wandsworth, London, on 9 July, 1920. Died in Liverpool on 1 March, 1982.
2nd Lt. (15-03-1941), WS/Lt. (15-09-1942), T/Capt. (27-11-1944), retired after April 1946.
Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 29 of 31 July, 1945
Temporary Captain (177502), Glider Pilot Regiment, Army Air Corps

Source: BL/BK p. 246 (gives name as M.T. Corry) ; Supplement to the London Gazette, 20 March, 1947 ; with special thanks to Mr. J.N. Houterman

Cory, Sir George N.

Known awards: GCB,KBE,DSO,ON.2x

Grootofficier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Grand Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau with Swords
Royal Decree no. 5 of 6 january 1944
Lieutenant-General (12271), retired, late The Royal Dublin Fuseliers

in recognition of distinguished services in the cause of the Allies.

Source: Dutch Awards to the Allies [42] ; Supplement to the London Gazette, 15 February, 1944

Coulsting, William Alfred

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 29 of 31 July, 1945
Corporal (2115925), Royal Engineers

Source: BL/BK p. 246 (gives rank as Sapper) ; Supplement to the London Gazette, 20 March, 1947

Coupe, Sidney

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 3 of 19 August, 1944
Gunner (3717646), Maritime Royal Artillery

For bravery and skill in the successful defence of the Netherlands Tanker Agatha when she was attacked by enemy aircraft.

Source: BL/BK p. 246 ; Dutch Awards to the Allies [1155] ; Third Supplement to The London Gazette of Friday, the 3rd of August, 1945, number 37211, Tuesday 7 August, 1945, p. 4024

Courage, Rafe Edward

Known awards: DSO,DSC,ON.3

Commandeur in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Commander in the Order of Oranje-Nassau
Royal Decree no. 12 of 15 January, 1942
Commander, Royal Navy

... in recognition of services in the cause of the Allies.

Source: PRO ADM171/61 ; Dutch Awards to the Allies [121] ; Second Supplement to the London Gazette of Friday, the 8th of May, 1942, number 35554, Tuesday 12 May, 1942, p. 2066

Cowan, C.D.

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 37 of 16 December, 1946
Temporary Acting Lieutenant, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve

Source: BL/BK p. 246

Cowley, John Guise

Known awards: CBE,AM,ON.3x

Commandeur in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Commander in the Order of Oranje-Nassau with swords
Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April, 1946
Temporary Brigadier (3330), Corps of Royal Engineers

Source: London Gazette, 18 July, 1947

Cox, George Thomas

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April, 1946
Bombardier (1798401), Royal Regiment of Artillery

Tijdens de gevechten ter bevrijding van het bezette Nederlandsche grondgebied moedig en beleidvol optreden getoond tegenover den vijand en een bijzonder plichtsbetrachting aan den dag gelegd.

Source: BL/BK p. 246 (gives rank as Lance-Bombardier) ; Supplement to the London Gazette, 18 July, 1947

Cragg, F.T.

Known awards: VK

Vliegerkruis
Flying Cross
Royal Decree no. 29 of 31 July 1945
Acting Squadron Leader, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Source: VK p. 164,231

Craig, James Norman Stewart

Known awards: ON.5

Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Royal Decree no. 34 of 13 February, 1947
-

... die zich gedurende den oorlog in diverse functies verdienstelijk hebben gemaakt voor de Nederlandsche zaak ...

Source: ARA 2.02.20 inv. 9514 ; London Gazette, 30 January, 1948, p. 742

Creasy, George Elvey

Known awards: MVO,DSO,ON.3

Commandeur in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Commander in the Order of Oranje-Nassau with Swords
Royal Decree no. 12 of 15 January, 1942
Captain, Royal Navy

... in recognition of services in the cause of the Allies.

Source: PRO ADM171/61 ; Dutch Awards to the Allies [120] ; Second Supplement to the London Gazette of Friday, the 8th of May, 1942, number 35554, Tuesday 12 May, 1942, p. 2066

Crewe-Read, John Offrey (or: Crew-Read)

Known awards: BL

Bronzen Leeuw
Bronze Lion
Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April, 1946
Temporary Lieutenant Colonel (41102), The South Wales Borderers

Source: BL/BK p. 222 ; Supplement to the London Gazette, 18 July, 1947

Crocker, Sir John Tredinnick

Known awards: KBE,CB,DSO,MC,ON.2x

Grootofficier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Grand Officer in the Order of Oranje-Nassau with swords
Royal Decree no. 23 of 17 November, 1945
Major-General (20274), late The West Yorkshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's Own)

Source: London Gazette, 16 January, 1947

Crombie, John Harvey Forbes

Known awards: DSO,ON.3x

Commandeur in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Commander in the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
Royal Decree no. 34 of 13 February, 1947
Captain, Royal Navy

... die zich gedurende den oorlog in diverse functies verdienstelijk hebben gemaakt voor de Nederlandsche zaak ...

Source: ARA 2.02.20 inv. 9514 ; Supplement to the London Gazette, 25 November, 1947, p. 5596

Croot, Robert Shirley

Known awards: BL

Bronzen Leeuw
Bronze Lion
Royal Decree no. 29 of 31 July 1945
Major (40686), Glider Pilot Regiment, Army Air Corps

Source: BL/BK p. 224 ; Supplement to the London Gazette, 20 March, 1947

Cross, Frederick Victor

Known awards: ON.4

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Officier of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Royal Decree no. 34 of 13 February, 1947
-

... die zich gedurende den oorlog in diverse functies verdienstelijk hebben gemaakt voor de Nederlandsche zaak ...

Source: ARA 2.02.20 inv. 9514 ; London Gazette, 30 January, 1948, p. 741

Cross, Kenneth Brian Boyd

Known awards: CBE,DSO,DFC,ON.3x

Commandeur in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Commander in the Order of Oranje-Nassau with swords
Royal Decree no. 34 of 13 February, 1947
Group Captain, Royal Air Force

... die zich gedurende den oorlog in diverse functies verdienstelijk hebben gemaakt voor de Nederlandsche zaak ...

Source: ARA 2.02.20 inv. 9514 ; London Gazette, 14 November, 1947

Crosse, Edward Neutride

Known awards: CBE,MC,ON.3x

Commandeur in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Commander in the Order of Oranje-Nassau with swords
Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April, 1946
Temporary Brigadier (10410), late Royal Regiment of Artillery

Source: London Gazette, 23 May, 1947

Croucher, Harold William

Known awards: ON.5x

Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau with Swords
Royal Decree no. 1 of 2 October, 1945
Temporary Captain (143541), The Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire)

Source: Supplement to the London Gazette, 20 March, 1947

Crowe, Leonard Gilbert

Known awards: ON.5x

Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Knight in the Order of Oranje-Nassau with swords
Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April, 1946
Lieutenant (245001), Royal Regiment of Artillery

Source: Supplement to the London Gazette, 18 July, 1947, p. 3322

Croxford, James Judge

Known awards: BEM,ON.GEMx

Eremedaille in goud, verbonden aan de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Gold Medal of Honor of the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
Royal Decree no. 35 of 13 February, 1947
Sick Berth Chief Petty Officer (C/M.4396), H.M.S. Cyclops

For services rendered to the Royal Netherlands Navy during the War.

Source: ARA 2.02.20 inv. 9514 ; London Gazette, 12 July, 1949, p. 3408

Cruickshank, Alexander

Known awards: ON.GEM

Eremedaille in goud, verbonden aan de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Gold Medal of Honour of the Order of Oranje-Nassau with swords
Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April, 1946
Warrant Officer Class I (3053648), The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment)

Source: London Gazette, 18 July, 1947

Cullen, R.

Known awards: BL

Bronzen Leeuw
Bronze Lion
Royal Decree no. 29 of 31 July, 1945
Flying Officer, R.A.F.V.R.

Source: BL/BK p. 222

Cunningham of Hyndhope, 1st Viscount (created 1946); 1st Baron (created 1945) of Kirkhope; Cunningham, Andrew Browne, 1st Bt (created 1942), L.L.D.

Born on 7 January, 1883. Died on 12 June, 1963.
CommanderinChief Mediterranean, 1939-1942; Head of British Admiralty Delegation in Washington, 1942; Admiral, 1941; Naval CinC Expeditionary Force, North Africa, 1942; CinC Mediterranean, 1943; Admiral of the Fleet, 1943; First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, 1943-1946.
Known awards: KT,GCB,OM,DSO**,EL.1,FMM,LoM.1,USADSM,USNDSM,G1G.1,GMMV,NL.1

Grootkruis in de Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw
Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Lion of the Netherlands
Royal Decree no. 34 of 13 February, 1947
Admiral of the Fleet, Royal Navy, First Sea Lord

... die zich gedurende den oorlog in diverse functies verdienstelijk hebben gemaakt voor de Nederlandsche zaak ...

Source: ARA 2.02.20 inv. 9514 ; Supplement to the London Gazette, 25 November, 1947, p. 5596

Curtin, Augustus Peter, M.B., B.S.

Born in 1915. Died in Cheltenham on 7 November, 1994.
Known awards: VOA

Verzetsster Oost-Azië 1942-1945
Resistance Star Eastern-Asia 1942-1945
Royal Decree no. 8 of 8 August, 1951
Temporary Surgeon Lieutenant-Commander, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve

Source: VOA p. 236 (gives first name as Augustine) ; London Gazette, 3 December, 1957

Curtis, Harry Clifford

Known awards: DSM,ON.4x

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
Royal Decree no. 34 of 13 February, 1947
Commander (E) (retired), Royal Navy

... die zich gedurende den oorlog in diverse functies verdienstelijk hebben gemaakt voor de Nederlandsche zaak ...

Source: ARA 2.02.20 inv. 9514 ; Supplement to the London Gazette, 25 November, 1947, p. 5596

Cussen, O.A.

Known awards: DFC,VK

Vliegerkruis
Flying Cross
Royal Decree no. 27 of 3 July, 1945
Flight Lieutenant, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Source: VK p. 164,231