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Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema

Dutch military officer

Died when: 90 years 176 days (1085 months)
Star Sign: Aries

 

Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema

Siebren Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema RMWO, DFC (3 April 1917 – 26 September 2007) was a Dutch writer who became a resistance fighter and RAF pilot during the Second World War.

Near the end of the war he was adjudant (assistant) to Queen Wilhelmina.He was made Knight 4th class of the Military William Order.

He is perhaps best known for his book Soldaat van Oranje (Soldier of Orange) which described his experiences in World War II.

His book was later made into a film.The book and the film about it eventually were made into the most successful Dutch musical ever, premiering 30 October 2010.


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