Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Jacob den Heijer
Merchant Navy. Dutch
| Born | 15 Jun 1915 | Den Haag | |
| Died | 14 Dec 1941 | (26) |
Roster information listed for Jacob den Heijer
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bennekom | Steam merchant | Able Seaman | 31 Oct 1941 | U-96 (1) |
Personal information
Next of kin: A. den Heyer, of Scheveningen
He was picked up by HMS Culver after the sinking of Bennekom, transferred to HMS Lulworth and landed at Bathurst on 20 November 1941. All survivors were taken to Freetown aboard the depot ship HMS Alca and Alderamin and eventually returned to the UK aboard Volendam, arriving in Avonmouth on 21 December 1941. Jacob den Heijer died of malaria during repatriation and was buried at sea on 14 December 1941.