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Claire

Claire Report 17 Nov 2006 20:21

I have recently found out my great uncle was in the dutch navy. He was killed by the Japanese in 1942 in long nawang (Borneo) and is burried there in a mass grave. He recieved a 'rememberance cross for special services' posthumous in 1950. I was wondering if anyone has any tips on how I can find information on him and the events surrounding his death. I do not speak any Dutch!!! Thanks

Denis

Denis Report 17 Nov 2006 20:37

The nearest Neterlands equivalent to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission is the Oorlogsgravenstichting. If you use this word to google you will eventually find contacct details in English. Denis.