He was awarded the highest Dutch military honor, the Militaire Willems-Orde, for his bravery and heroism. He also received a salary of $1.5 million for his service in the war.
Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema was a Dutch World War II hero who was awarded the highest Dutch military honor, the Militaire Willems-Orde, for his bravery and heroism. He had a net worth of $4 million and a salary of $1.5 million for his service in the war. He was born in April 3, 1917 and led a series of Allied spying missions into his Nazi-occupied homeland.
Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema is a member of War Hero
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $4 Million (2024)
About
Dutch World War II hero who led a series of Allied spying missions into his Nazi-occupied homeland.
Before Fame
He was a university student when the war broke out. After escaping to England, he joined the Dutch resistance.
Trivia
He learned how to fly during World War II and eventually piloted nighttime bombing missions, dropping flares to illuminate targets.
Family Life
He was born in Indonesia, which was then part of the Dutch East Indies.
Associated With
His famous book Soldier of Orange was adapted into a 1977 film directed by Paul Verhoeven .
