Who was the Dutch-Australian commando officer and executive director of Bata at Tongi who helped the Mukti Bahini with intelligence, food and medicine and received the Bir Protik?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. William A. S. Ouderland
- Step 1: Ouderland was a Dutch-Australian commando officer who became executive director of Bata in Tongi in 1971, gathered intelligence, provided fighters with food and medicine, and sent information to Major ATM Haider of Sector 2. He is the only foreigner to receive the Bir Protik. Answer: William A. S. Ouderland. Why not the others: S. Ouderland, not this option. S. Ouderland, not this option. S. Ouderland, not this option.
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