Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Christiaan René Draijer
Merchant Navy. Dutch
| Born | 28 Nov 1898 | Amsterdam | |
| Died | 31 Oct 1941 | (42) |
Roster information listed for Christiaan René Draijer
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bennekom | Steam merchant | Chief Officer | 31 Oct 1941 (+) | U-96 (1) |
Personal information
Christiaan René Draijer was one of the six men who volunteered to jump overboard after Bennekom was torpedoed and swim to a hatch cover because not enough place was available on the last raft for the men still aboard. His body was recovered by HMS Lulworth and buried at sea.