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Dutch awards to British nationals for World War II

Haigh - Hinton

Haigh, Douglas

Known awards: OBE,ON.5

Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Knight 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 (Order No. 28 of 13 February, 1948 changes his first name from Douglas into Durbin. The London Gazette gives his name as Douglas) ; London Gazette, 30 January, 1948, p. 742

Hair, William

Known awards: ON.GEM

Eremedaille in goud, verbonden aan de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Gold Medal of Honour 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

Hakewill Smith, (since 1967: Sir) Edmund

Born in Kimberley (South Africa) on 17 March, 1896. Died on 15 April, 1986.
Known awards: KCVO,CB,CBE,MC,S1415,BWM,VM,WM2+MID,O.2a,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. 35 of 21 April, 1947
   Major-General (13349), late The Royal Scotts Fuseliers, General Officer Commanding the 52nd (Lowland) Infantry Division

Source: London Gazette, 14 November, 1947

Hale, Frank James Jackson

Known awards: ON.5

Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Knight 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. 742

Hall, James Christopher

Died at Aldington, Ashford (Kent), on 29 December, 1997.
Known awards: BL

Bronzen Leeuw
Bronze Lion
   Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April, 1946
   Sergeant (898189), Royal Regiment of Artillery

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. 224 ; Supplement to the London Gazette, 18 July, 1947, p. 3322

Hall, Walter Edward

Known awards: ON.GEMx

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 II (773237), Royal Regiment of Artillery

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

Hall, W.S.

Known awards: ON.5x

Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
   Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April, 1946
   Captain

Source: with special thanks to Mr. H.J. Huisman

Hammond, Dr. John, F.R.S.

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

Hampden, Francis Carol

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 (gives first name as Frank) ; London Gazette, 30 January, 1948, p. 741

Hance, Steward Charles Stanley

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. 12 of 15 January, 1942
   Leading Steward (P/L.13473)

Source: Supplement to the London Gazette, 8 May, 1942

Hansard, John Henry

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

Harding, Ernest Leonard Clifford

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 Major (105307), The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry

Source: London Gazette, 17 October, 1946

Hardwick, Jack

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
   Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April, 1946
   Bombardier (2055908), 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. 254 ; Supplement to the London Gazette, 18 July, 1947

Hardwicke, Philip Grantham Yorke, 9th Earl of

Born in London on 9 April, 1906. Died on 31 December, 1974.
Royal Regiment of Artillery (34962) ; Lt. (29-06-1940).
Known awards: ON.4x

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Officier in the Order of Oranje-Nassau with the Swords
   Royal Decree no. 23 of 7 March, 1951
   Honorary Major (34962), Special Air Service Regiment

Source: London Gazette, 1 July, 1952 ; with special thanks to Mr. H.J. Huisman

Hargreaves, Sir Walter Ernest

Known awards: KBE,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

Harington, Charles Henry Pepys

Known awards: DSO,MC,ON.4x

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
   Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April, 1946
   Major (44880), The Cheshire Regiment

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

Harmsworth, George Leslie

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
   Temporary Captain (281207), Royal Regiment of Artillery

Source: Supplement to the London Gazette, 18 July, 1947, p. 3321

Harper, Sydney Brian

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
   Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April, 1946
   Temporary Captain (259613), Royal Pioneer Corps

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. 254 ; Supplement to the London Gazette, 18 July, 1947 ; www.royalpioneercorps.co.uk

Harris, Dr. Charles Felix, M.D.

Known awards: ON.4

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Officer 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. 742

Harrison, Harry

Known awards: HO.ZEM

Eremedaille in zilver, verbonden aan de Huisorde van Oranje
Silver Medal of Honour of the Family Order of Orange
   ?
   Driver (T/288679), Royal Army Service Corps

Source: London Gazette, 17 October, 1946

Harry, Thomas G.

Known awards: MH.3

Bronzen Erepenning voor Menslievend Hulpbetoon
Bronze Medal for Humane Actions
   Royal Decree no. 6 of 16 October, 1941
   Labourer, Port Eynon

voor het betoonen van byzonderen moed bij het met gevaar voor eigen leven redden van de schipbreukelingen van de Nederlandsche s/b “Witte Zee”.

Source: ARA 2.02.14 inv. 9036 ; MH p. 221 ; Bezemer p. 1203-1206

Hay, Sir John George

Born in 1883. Died in 1964.
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

Hay, Norman Malcolm

Known awards: MBE,ON.4x

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
   Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April, 1946
   Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel (44086), Royal Corps of Signals

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

Hayes, John Laurance

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. 50 of 18 May, 1946
   Temporary Sub-Lieutenant (Sp.), Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
   Awarded without citation. According to the London Gazette awarded for:

... for distinguished service in het Royal Netherlands Majesty's Submarine K.14

Source: London Gazette, 7 January, 1947, p. 173

Haygarth Jackson, Harold

Born in 1896. Died in 1972.
Known awards: ON.4,KB.4,LEF.5

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Officier 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. 742

Haynes, Jack

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
   Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April, 1946
   Private (5258262), The Worcestershire 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. 254 ; Supplement to the London Gazette, 18 July, 1947

Head, Alfred Stanley

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
   Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April, 1946
   Temporary Captain (249397), Royal Tank Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps

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. 254 (gives rank as Lieutenant) ; Supplement to the London Gazette, 18 July, 1947

Healey, Percy Edgar

Known awards: ON.4x

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
   Royal Decree no. 35 of 13 February, 1947
   Commander, Royal Navy (retired)

Source: ARA 2.02.20 inv. 9514 ; Supplement to the London Gazette, 25 November, 1947, p. 5596 (gives grade as Commander!)

Healey, Walter George

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
   Telegraphist (P/JX.205823)

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

Hearn, Thomas Edmund

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. 1 of 19 November, 1945
   Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel (5861), The Essex Regiment

Source: London Gazette, 17 October, 1946

Heath, Edward Peter

Known awards: OBE,ON.4

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau
   Royal Decree no. 46 of 9 August, 1950
   Unrestricted persmission for the wearing by Royal Warrant of 19 October, 1950
   Presented at the Royal Netherlands Legation at Bangkok on 20 October, 1950
   Assistant, with the Borneo Company Ltd.
   Recommendation:

Though both gentlemen as British subjects were themselves civil internees in a Bangkok camp all through the period of the Japanese occupation of Thailand, they found a way to organize through a chain of intermediaries the well known system of aid to the prisoners of war camps on the Siam-Burma railway, in which were many Netherlanders.
Members of this organization collected money and purchased medicine and food which meant not only relief but often life to many of these prisoners of war.
Not less than over three hunderd thousand bahts was received in grants and loans and entirely spent in help.
That this organization could function until the end is apart from the devotion of all the members, to a large extend due to the courage as well as the organizing talents of both Mr. Heath and Mr. Hempson.

Source: Nationaal Archief 2.05.246 inv. 329 ; Third Supplement to The London Gazette, number 38154, 19 December, 1947, p. 6091 ; The London Gazette, number 39051, 24 October, 1950, p. 5311.

Heath, John Benjamin

Known awards: ON.3

Commandeur in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau
   Royal Decree no. ? of 17 December, 1942
   Acting Captain, Royal Navy

... for their services to the Royal Netherlands Navy in the United Kingdom and the Far East.

Source: PRO ADM171/61 ; Dutch Awards to the Allies [128] ; Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette of Friday, the 15th of January, 1943, number 35870, Tuesday, 19 January, 1943, p. 396

Helingoe, John Edward

Known awards: BL

Bronzen Leeuw
Bronze Lion
   Royal Decree no. 1 of 9 February, 1946
   Temporary Captain (268135), Army Air Corps

Source: BL/BK p. 225 ; Supplement to the London Gazette, 20 March, 1947

Hempson, Richard Davey

Known awards: OBE,ON.4

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau
   Royal Decree no. 46 of 9 August, 1950
   Unrestricted persmission for the wearing by Royal Warrant of 19 October, 1950
   Presented at the Royal Netherlands Legation at Bangkok on 20 October, 1950
   Assistant, with the Anglo Thai Corporation
   Recommendation:

Though both gentlemen as British subjects were themselves civil internees in a Bangkok camp all through the period of the Japanese occupation of Thailand, they found a way to organize through a chain of intermediaries the well known system of aid to the prisoners of war camps on the Siam-Burma railway, in which were many Netherlanders.
Members of this organization collected money and purchased medicine and food which meant not only relief but often life to many of these prisoners of war.
Not less than over three hunderd thousand bahts was received in grants and loans and entirely spent in help.
That this organization could function until the end is apart from the devotion of all the members, to a large extend due to the courage as well as the organizing talents of both Mr. Heath and Mr. Hempson.

Source: Nationaal Archief 2.05.246 inv. 329 ; Third Supplement to The London Gazette, number 38154, 19 December, 1947, p. 6091 ; The London Gazette, number 39051, 24 October, 1950, p. 5311.

Henderson, George Allan

Known awards: ON.4

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau
   Royal Decree no. 18 of 16 February, 1948
   ?

... in recognition of services rendered during the war.

Source: London Gazette, 9 July, 1948

Herbert, Edwin Otway

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

Commandeur in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Commander in the Order of Oranje-Nassau with swords
   Royal Decree no. 23 of 17 November, 1945
   Temporary Brigadier (18477), Royal Regiment of Artillery

Source: London Gazette, 17 October, 1946 ; with special thanks to Mr. H.J. Huisman

Herbertson, James John William

Known awards: OBE,MVO,ON.4

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

... 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

Hess, Dame Myra (born: Julia Myra Hess)

Born in London on 25 February, 1890. Died in London on 25 November, 1965.
Known awards: DBE,ON.3

Commandeur in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Commander in the Order of Orange-Nassau
   Royal Decree no. 34 of 13 February, 1947
   Pianist, organiser of the lunchroom concerts at the National Gallery

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

Source: ARA 2.02.20 inv. 9514 ; Wikipedia

Hewitt, John

Known awards: BK

Bronzen Kruis
Bronze Cross
   Royal Decree no. 11 of 17 February, 1944
   Lance-Bombardier (4350424), Fourth Regiment, Maritime Royal Artillery

For courage and devotion to duty in defending the Netherlands s.s. Tiba against repeated enemy air and submarine attacks.

Source: BL/BK p. 255 ; Dutch Awards to the Allies [1147] ; Third Supplement to The London Gazette of Friday, the 3rd of August, 1945, number 37211, Tuesday 7 August, 1945, p. 4023

Heyworth, Geoffrey

Known awards: ON.2

Grootofficier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Grand Officer 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

Hidden, Hugh Rensborg

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. 5 of 12 April, 1946
   Lieutenant-Colonel (287347), General List

Source: London Gazette, 23 May, 1947

Higgins, Frank Edward John

Known awards: ON.4

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Officier 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. 742

Hildred, William Percival

Known awards: CB,OBE,ON.2

Grootofficier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Grand Officer in the Order of Oranje-Nassau
   Royal Decree no. 46 of 4 March, 1946
   --

... for services rendered during the war.

Source: London Gazette, 7 May, 1946

Hill, Edward Roderick

Known awards: DSO,ON.4x

Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau met de zwaarden
Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords
   Royal Decree no. 29 of 24 April, 1946
   Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel (36677), Coldstream Guards

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

Hill, G.H.

Known awards: ON.5

Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau
Knight 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

Hilton, Roy Archer

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 (231670), Corps of Royal Engineers

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

Himsworth, Professor Harold Percival, M.D., F.R.C.P.

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

Hinton, Leonard

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