Marco Kroon
Marco Kroon | |
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Marco Kroon with the Military William Order in 2009 | |
| Birth name | Marinus Johannes Kroon |
| Born | 15 July 1970 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands |
| Allegiance | Netherlands |
| Service | Royal Netherlands Army |
| Years of service | 1989–present |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Korps Commandotroepen Garderegiment Fuseliers Prinses Irene |
| Battles / wars | Operation Provide Comfort Bosnian War War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Military William Order, Knight 4th class |
Major Marinus Johannes "Marco" Kroon, RMWO (born 15 July 1970), is a Dutch officer serving with the Korps Commandotroepen. Kroon is one of only three living knights 4th class of the Military Order of William and the first new member appointed to this Dutch Order in over half a century. The Military William Order is the highest honour in the Netherlands, bestowed for "performing excellent acts of Bravery, Leadership and Loyalty in battle".