1987 was the year in which a Koninklijk Besluit dated February 1987 posthumously awarded the Bronzenn Kruis to Lieutenant‑colonel J. G. M. Nass for his extraordinary bravery during the 1942 actions near Grisseh and Lamongan. The decree cited his “bijzonder moedige en beleid‑valle daden” (particularly brave and prudent deeds) in the face of overwhelming enemy forces.
Award Context
Although the award was granted decades after the war, it reflected continued recognition of the sacrifices made by Dutch officers in the defence of the Dutch East Indies, including the Aceh region.
Significance
The 1987 decree underscores the lasting legacy of World War II military honours within Dutch historical memory.
See Also
- Bronzenn Kruis
- Koninklijk Besluit
- Lieutenant‑colonel J. G. M. Nass
- Koninklijk Nederlandsch-Indisch Leger
- Japanese invasion of Java
Source
De geschiedenis van het Nederlandsche Korps Mariniers van 1665‑1945, OCR text, pp. 440‑442.