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Hi Guys,
thanks for the translation; it all adds to the puzzle. Not surprizing there was a 50 year embargo on the whole operation.
My father did say that they were unaware that the Dutch were not welcome, they even had a run-in with Dutch forces one day in Medan. While on "shore patrol" and unarmed, no less, they stopped for a drink at a local bar only to be run out at gun point by the Dutch who then took over the bar. The "shore patrol" , which was led by an Officer, returned to the ship, armed themselves and returned to the bar where they disarmed the Dutch telling them that if they wanted their weapons they could collect them from the ship.
Needless to say the Dutch command protested strongly, this led to the "shore patrol" receiving a "reprimand" from the Captain (that was a bit naughty, the natives could have killed them, don't do it again even if the bastards deserve it).
Cheers,
Dave
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