William A. S. Ouderland, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William A. S. Ouderland

Dutch-Australian commando officer

Date of Birth: 06-Dec-1917

Place of Birth: Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Date of Death: 18-May-2001

Profession: resistance fighter

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

William A.
S.
Ouderland (6 December 1917 – 18 May 2001) was a Dutch Australian commando officer.
He actively took part in World War II and the Bangladesh Liberation War.
Later, he was awarded the fourth highest gallantry award, the Bir Protik, by the Government of Bangladesh.
He is the only foreigner to receive this honorary award.