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Knight of the Royal Order of Orange-Nassau
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The medal being pinned by Mr. Reitsma.
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The award was given to W. T. for his work to preserve the history of the Dutch settlers in Nederland, Texas. Approximately 100 people attended the ceremony including city officials, residents of Nederland, and friends and relatives of W. T. Following the ceremony at Tex Ritter Park, the city invited everyone to the City Hall for refreshments.
Following the city's gathering for refreshments, family members attending from all parts of the country gathered at the home W.T.'s niece, Rhonda Posey, for what turned out to be an impromptu family reunion.
William Theodore Block benoemd tot RIDDER in de ORDE VAN ORANJE-NASSAU.
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W. T. Block. |
