Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema

Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema
Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema
	Roelfzema in 1945
Birth name	Siebren Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema
Nickname(s)	Soldier of Orange
Born	3 April 1917; Surabaya, Dutch East Indies
Died	26 September 2007 (aged 90); ʻĀhualoa, Hawaii, U.S.
Allegiance	Netherlands
Service / branch	Centrale Inlichtingendienst; Dutch resistance; Royal Air Force;
Years of service	1940–1945
Awards	Military Order of William; War Commemorative Cross; Airman's Cross; Cross of Merit; Resistance Memorial Cross; Distinguished Flying Cross; 1939-1945 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; France and Germany Star; War Medal 1939-1945;
Alma mater	University of Leiden
Other work	Writer

Siebren Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema RMWO, DFC (3 April 1917 – 26 September 2007) was a Dutch writer who became a resistance fighter and RAF pilot during the Second World War. Near the end of the war he was adjudant (assistant) to Queen Wilhelmina. He was made Knight 4th class of the Military William Order. He is perhaps best known for his book Soldaat van Oranje (Soldier of Orange) which described his experiences in the war. His book was later made into a film. The book and the film about it eventually were made into the most successful Dutch musical ever, premiering 30 October 2010.