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Ary Romijn

Merchant Navy. Dutch

Born  11 Mar 1895Vlissingen


Decorations

 Militaire Willems-Orde, Ridder 4e klasse
 Kruis van Verdienste met Gesp
 MBE
 King's Commendation (C)

Roster information listed for Ary Romijn


ShipTypeRank / roleAttacked onBoat
AlmkerkMotor merchantMaster16 Mar 1941U-106

Personal information

After surviving the sinking of Almkerk Ary Romijn became master of the Aagtekerk in 1942. His ship was attacked in January and June, during which he was wounded but managed to save ship and cargo each time. For his actions he received the highest Netherlands decoration for gallantry, the Militaire Willems-Orde, Ridder 4e klasse.


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