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Ravesteijn, van, Gerardus Johannes Jacobus

Date of birth:
August 22nd, 1897 (Rotterdam, The Netherlands)
Date of death:
February 27th, 1942 (Javazee a/b Hr. Ms. Java)
Mentioned on:
Dutch Field of Honour Loenen
Nationality:
Dutch

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Vlootaalmoezenier
Unit:
Hr. Ms. "Java", Koninklijke Marine
Awarded on:
July 17th, 1947
Recommendation:
He has distinguished himself as chaplain of the fleet aboard Our Cruiser H.M.S. Java by strolling around the deck, praying calmly, encouraging the gun crews and praying with them during lulls in the fighting, having been a great support to many during the Battle in the Sea of Java on February 27, 1942.


Royal decree no. 27 (posthumously awarded)
Kruis van Verdienste (KV)

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