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Photos from the collection of P. Melieste.

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In Colombo, on 9 Nov 1921, one K IV crew member is wounded and two others are killed in an explosion in the forward battery compartment. The two casualties are Kwartiermeester L.A.J. Huisman and Kpl. cook J.A. Blom. Kwartiermeester P.A. Melieste is heavily wounded but he recovers.

 

 

The grave of Kwartiermeester L.R.J. Huisman, Colombo 19xx. Note the incorrect spelling of the name. (Photo: © Collection P. Melieste).

 

The grave of Kpl. cook J.A. Blom, Colombo 19xx.  (Photo: © Collection P. Melieste).

P.A. Melieste who was heavily wounded in the explosion. (Photo: © Collection P. Melieste).

P.A. Melieste in a Colombo hospital, probably Nov 1921 (Photo: © Collection P. Melieste).

P.A. Melieste in a Colombo hospital, probably Nov 1921 (Photo: © Collection P. Melieste).

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