Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Willem Max Pools
Merchant Navy. Dutch
| Born | 24 Aug 1912 | Paramaribo, Suriname | |
| Died | 31 Oct 1941 | (29) |
Roster information listed for Willem Max Pools
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bennekom | Steam merchant | Cook's Mate | 31 Oct 1941 (+) | U-96 |
Personal information
Willem Max Pools 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. He was not seen again and apparently drowned.