VOLUNTEER / FUSILIER

J. DEDEL

by Geert van Uythoven

Born in The Hague, 8 April 1785.

Took part in the Waterloo Campaign, as a volunteer / fusilier with the 4th Battalion National Militia. Became a Knight 4th Class MWO for his behaviour during this campaign with KB No.17, 11 August 1815. With Koninklijk Besluit of 3 September 1815, Dedel was appointed Secretary of the Chancellery of the Militaire Willemsorde, and on 3 June 1844 to Secretary of both Orders; Dedel became himself a knight in the Orde van den Nederlandsche Leeuw as well in 1846.

He died in The Hague on 3 October 1857.

© Geert van Uythoven