During World War II he started .
During World War II he led the Valkenburg resistance under the assumed name Paul Simons , for which he was awarded the Dutch Cross of Resistance ( one of a total of 99 awarded ) .
During World War II he started and led the Valkenburg resistance under the assumed name Paul Simons , for which he was awarded the Dutch Cross of Resistance ( one of a total of 99 awarded ) .