Tag: Terpstra
Tram hero Rinke Terpstra receives posthumous Medal of Honor: ‘An example of sacrifice, courage and loyalty’
The ‘Eerepenning voor Humanclilevend Hulpbetoon’ was instituted in 1822 by King Willem I. The award is given to ‘those who have performed a charitable act that bears the hallmarks of…
Rinke Terpstra receives posthumous Medal of Honor for hero role during tram attack
The ‘Eerepenning voor Menschlievend Hulpbetoon’ was instituted in 1822 by King Willem I. The medal is mainly awarded to people who save others. Initially, these were mainly rescues at sea.…