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Bosch, van den, Willem Johannes Petrus

Date of birth:
May 15th, 1921 (Ede, The Netherlands)
Date of death:
February 27th, 1942 (Javazee a/b Hr. Ms. De Ruyter)
Nationality:
Dutch

Biography

Lieutenant-ter-zee 3rd class Esquire Willem Johannes van den Bosch was killed in the sinking of Hr. Ms. cruiser De Ruyter, during the Battle of the Java Sea on 27 February 1942. Unwedded.

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Sources

  • - Lou Heynens