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Memorial killed sailors Javasea

In the general cemetery of Schiedam is a plaque with the names of fallen sailors of the Royal Navy, living in Schiedam. On February 27, 1942, the Netherlands lost the cruisers HR.MS de Ruyter and HR.MS Java.

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Source

  • Text: Dick de Bruijne
  • Photos: Dick de Bruijne

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