Gerrit van der Waals
1920–1948 (age 28)
Biography
Gerrit van der Waals (1920–1948) was a military officer whose service spanned the tumultuous years of World War II and its aftermath. Though his life was cut short at a young age, he served with dedication during one of history's most challenging periods.
Van der Waals's military career reflected the complexities of European conflict and the commitment of those who served during the Second World War and the immediate postwar years.