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Helder, Johan August

Date of birth:
January 23rd, 1913 (Bandoeng/Java, Dutch East Indies)
Date of death:
December 5th, 2001 (the Hague, the Netherlands)
Nationality:
Dutch

Biography

Johan August Helder served as matroos (sailor) on Hr. Ms. van Nes. Was durring World war 2 at Maumere on Flores. After the Maumare camp was closed he was transferred to Fukuoka camp 7B.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded with clasps "KRIJG TER ZEE" and "NEDERLANDS-INDIË".
Oorlogsherinneringskruis (OHK)

Sources

  • Photo 1: Nanette van Beukering
  • - Family records

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