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"Each of those medals represent the sacrifices he made and obviously the danger that comes with military service" - "Iedere medaille vertegenwoordigt de offers die hij heeft gebracht en het gevaar dat gepaard gaat met militaire dienst"

"Each of those medals represent the sacrifices he made and obviously the danger that comes with military service" - "Iedere medaille vertegenwoordigt…

FromSBS Dutch - SBS Nederlands


"Each of those medals represent the sacrifices he made and obviously the danger that comes with military service" - "Iedere medaille vertegenwoordigt…

FromSBS Dutch - SBS Nederlands

ratings:
Length:
19 minutes
Released:
May 31, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Hendrik Brouwer was employed in the Royal Dutch Navy from 1937 to 1947. He served during the Second World War and received several awards. After his grandfather's death, Kevin Brouwer, who worked in the Royal Australian Navy for 13 years, wondered what exactly these medals meant, and whether the set was complete. - Hendrik Brouwer was van 1937 tot en met 1947 in dienst bij de Koninklijke Nederlandse Marine. Hij diende tijdens de tweede wereldoorlog en kreeg daarvoor meerdere onderscheidingen. Zijn kleinzoon Kevin, die zelf jaren bij de Royal Australian Navy werkte, vroeg zich na het overlijden van zijn opa af wat de medailles precies betekenden en of de set wel compleet was.
Released:
May 31, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Dutch-speaking Australians. - Onafhankelijk nieuws en verhalen die jou met Australië en de Nederlands sprekende Australiërs verbinden.