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F.J. Kroesen		 OZD emblem

 

#2384
 
Frans Jan Kroesen
 
June 1st 1914, 's Gravenhage † January 27th 1994, Bali

         
Ranks Ltz. I F.J. Kroesen (Photo: © Collection J.J. Kragten) Decorations
Adelborst year 1932 ON. 4 Date ?
Ltz. III 1935, 17 Aug BK  
Ltz. II 1937, 17 Aug OHK. 3  
Ltz. I 1945, 16 Aug KLO  
Kapt.ltz. 1955, 1 May OV. 1  
Kaptz. 1960, 1 Jan XXX  
Commo. 1965, 1 May MID  
Retirement 1966, 1 Apr    
       
       
       
       
       
         
Submarine Commands
Hr.Ms. "O 21"   1944, 21 or 28 March - 1945, 18 October

Chronology
? - 1940, May 14   Liaison Officer at "Fort aan den Hoek van Holland"
1940, 10 April - 1942, 1 March   Officer Hr.Ms. "O 21"
1942, 1 March - 1944, 21 or 28 March   Senior Officer Hr.Ms. "O 21"
1944, 21 or 28 March - 1945, 18 October   Cdt. Hr.Ms. "O 21"

World War II submarine operations
Attacks   3    
Sunk   1 ship ≈ 10 tons
Damaged   2 ships ≈ 600 tons
Mine laying   -    
Recon missions   1    
Special ops   -    

Civilian career
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Related books and pages
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Notes
Nickname: ?
Father of H. Kroesen (#6097),
Cousin of  C.J.R. Kroesen (#724).

 

 

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Edited by co-webmaster Michael A. van der Hoeden.

Main sources: Various editions of the 'Gedenkboek Adelborsten Opleiding' and 'Naamboek Officieren'.

 

 

 

 

 

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