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Willem Max Pools

Merchant Navy. Dutch

Born  24 Aug 1912Paramaribo, Suriname
Died  31 Oct 1941(29)

Roster information listed for Willem Max Pools


ShipTypeRank / roleAttacked onBoat
BennekomSteam merchantCook's Mate31 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.

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