Date of birth:

April 23rd, 1889 (Utrecht, the Netherlands)

Date of death:

February 28th, 1942 (Java Sea)

Mentioned on:

Dutch War Cemetery Kembang Kuning

Nationality:

Dutch

Promotions:
24th August 1910: Adelborst 1e Klasse;
5th August 1912: Luitenant-ter-Zee 2e Klasse;
3rd May 1940: Schout-bij-nacht.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Schout-bij-nacht

Awarded on:

August 21st, 1941

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Schout bij Nacht (Rear-admiral)

Unit:

Koninklijke Marine.

Awarded on:

June 5th, 1942

1e. For having deployed in the Java Sea on February 27th, 1942, the Allied naval squadron under his command in a capable and daring fashion against a superior enemy power, ultimately forcing it to withdraw setting an excellent example with his flagship, Our cruiser HMS "De Ruyter"
2e For having repeatedly tried in the subsequent night action on February 27th, to 28th, to break through the strong enemy position in order to attack the transport fleet which was threatening Java whereby in said action both Dutch cruisers went down in honourable fashion.

Royal Decree dated June 5th, 1942 Nr. 9

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Schout-bij-nacht (Rear Admiral)

Awarded on:

October 17th, 1942

No. 9145

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Received with two clasps.

• Photo 1: Koninklijke Marine
• Photo: Archives Royal Dutch Navy
• - Maalderink P.G.H., De Militaire Willemsorde sedert 1940, Sijthoff Pers, 1982, ISBN 90 70682 02 8
  - The Dutch Medals Page
  

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