Jan de Graaff

Naval officer
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Quick Facts

IntroNaval officer
PlacesHoly Roman Empire Netherlands
wasNavy officer Officer
Work fieldMilitary
Gender
Male
Birth16 September 1879, Sommelsdijk, Goeree-Overflakkee, South Holland, Netherlands
Death11 January 1952The Hague, County of Holland, Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation, Netherlands (aged 72 years)
Star signVirgo
Family
Children:Fusina Maria de Graaff
Positions Held
commanding officerHNLMS Sumatra(18 June 1930—25 August 1930)
commanding officerHNLMS Java(25 August 1930—1 June 1931)
commanding officerRoyal Dutch Navy in the Dutch East Indies(8 December 1930—1 August 1931)
Awards
Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion1933
Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau1936
Expedition Cross with clasp Atjeh 1901–19051907
Officers' Cross1915
Commemorative Medal 19331898
Mobilisatiekruis 1914-1918 
Commander of the Legion of Honour1933