My grandfather Jan de Vries was aboard HMS de Ruyter. Sergeant Stoker. After being picked up after 24 hours floating in the sea transported back to Java and from the to the Birma railroad. Back in the Netherlands in 1946.
@juliusbull My respects for your grandfather. I had a science teacher in 1950 or so who had been on the USS Houston, the heavy cruiser sunk on Feb 28, 1942, 70 years ago.
@FRAGIORGIO1 I found out the USS Houston and HMAS Perth began fighting at 9 PM the 28th, but they were sunk after midnight on March 1st, so they shared their fate with HMS Exeter on that date, but earlier.
My great uncle Frank was a Dutch soldier stationed at Fort Menari. From that vantage point he watched the ABDA fleet sailing out of Surbaya harbor. His father-in-law was an officer aboard the cruiser De Ruyter.
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I would like to praise you for getting participants from all participants in the battle, including Japanese. Very well done!
FRAGIORGIO1 1 week ago in playlist Liked videos
Fascinating accounts from all parties to the battle! What happened to the Second Part, since this is cut off?
FRAGIORGIO1 1 week ago
My grandfather Jan de Vries was aboard HMS de Ruyter. Sergeant Stoker. After being picked up after 24 hours floating in the sea transported back to Java and from the to the Birma railroad. Back in the Netherlands in 1946.
juliusbull 1 month ago
@juliusbull My respects for your grandfather. I had a science teacher in 1950 or so who had been on the USS Houston, the heavy cruiser sunk on Feb 28, 1942, 70 years ago.
FRAGIORGIO1 1 week ago
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@FRAGIORGIO1 I found out the USS Houston and HMAS Perth began fighting at 9 PM the 28th, but they were sunk after midnight on March 1st, so they shared their fate with HMS Exeter on that date, but earlier.
FRAGIORGIO1 1 week ago in playlist Liked videos
Thanks for the upload.
Much appreciated.
jimmywrangles 1 year ago
i have great respect for these men and respect for Karel Doorman a dutch commander who died with his ship
multimillionmile 1 year ago
@multimillionmile Yes, Admiral Doorman was in charge of the Allied fleet. They named a Dutch warship after him.
FRAGIORGIO1 1 week ago
My great uncle Frank was a Dutch soldier stationed at Fort Menari. From that vantage point he watched the ABDA fleet sailing out of Surbaya harbor. His father-in-law was an officer aboard the cruiser De Ruyter.
opasgrandson 3 years ago
911 views here my friend, and your comment on its own, I think its too hard for other people to imagine, or comprehend
WELLBRAN 2 years ago