LIST OF THOSE WHO DIED IN WWII DURING 1940 …

1 LIST OF THOSE WHO died IN wwii DURING 1940-1945 A letter No. 5259, dated May 27, 1948, from His Excellency the Governor of Curacao was sent to His Excellency the Governor of Aruba to request a thorough investigation and to come up with a list of all THOSE who died in World War II, DURING 1940-1945. A list of 163 was turned in on August 10, 1948, by Mr. Hubregt Danker, Head of Police, Special Services Section of Aruba and the Bevolkingskantoor (Registry Office), Aruba. There was also a list with 53 names but with no further information.

2 I also did a thorough research for more information, like photos of the vessels, the correct names and dates, etc. Additionally, Mr. Boy Antoin, a well-known Writer and Historian in Bonaire will bring me a diskette with interviews, some photos and names in August when he visits me. On a separate attachment are the photos and information. I have received these official lists from Mr. Henk Ooft, Archivist at the Aruba Government s National Archive in Oranjestad, Aruba and translated them into the English language for your convenience.

3 I hereby wish to thank my friend, Mr. Henk Ooft for his cooperation. 1. ADAIR, William - born in North Ireland on June 25, 1911; Chief Officer with Lago Shipping Co.; last address Balleycarry Co., Antrim, North Ireland; missing on February 16, 1942; s/s Tia Juana. 2. AGNEW, Harold - born in Scotland on Dec. 24, 1910; British Soldier; died on Dec. 26, 1942, in a military transport accident in Aruba. 3. ALBERTUS, most probably from Bonaire, but no information 4. BERNABELA, Humiliano P. - born in Bonaire on June 22, 1922; Sailor with KNSM; missing on May 6, 1942;, s/s Amazone 5 BOEKHOUDT, Jose Pilatus most probably an Aruban, no further information 6.

4 BOOM, Ulises born in Ciudad Trujillo, Venezuela on Feb. 12, 1907; Carpenter with KNSM; last address Lago Colony, Aruba; missing on May 6, 1942 s/s Amazone. 7. BOROM, Ellsworth, a USAAF Pilot, Second Lieutenant on P-39, crashed into the sea, five miles west of north point of Aruba and was killed on December 21, 1943. He belonged to the 32nd Fighter Squadron, based at Aruba. (The squadron s main base was at Hato, Curacao, but the airplanes were divided between Curacao and Aruba.) 8. BRINKWORTH, William born in Scotland on January 6, 1904; Chief Machinist with Lago Shipping Co.

5 ; last address Bungalow 31, Lago Colony, Aruba; missing on February 16, 1942, s/s San Nicolas. 9. BURTON, James born in North Ireland on November 3, 1900; 3rd Machinist with Lago Shipping Co.; last address Quintan Park, Carmony, Belfast; died on February 16, 1942 s/s Pedernales. 10. CAPELLO, Francito L. born in Curacao on October 3, 1900; Sailor with KNSM; missing on May 6, 1942 s/s Amazone. 111. CARDONA, David Gonzalez born in Puerto Rico on February 14, 1925; Puerto Rican soldier; accidentally shot and killed on March 11, 1944.

6 12. CARRASQUILLO, Eddie born in Puerto Rico on October 13, 1922; Puerto Rican soldier; died on February 27, 1944; in a military transport accident in Aruba. 13. CICILIA, Claude Benedicto born in Bonaire on October 28, 1928; Assistant Steward with Lago Shipping Co.; last address 167 Nikiboco, Bonaire; missing on September 18, 1944 s/s Punta Gorda (collision with s/s Ampetco II; caught fire and sank about 5 miles off Cabo San Roman, Venezuela). 14. CHANG, Wong Wai born in China/Aruba on June 15, 1898; Cook with Lago Shipping Co.

7 ; last address 56 Tong Tae Chung, Slungjav Avad, Shanghai; missing on February 16, 1942 s/s Pedernales. 15. CHARLES, Joseph born in Dominica, on January 21, 1911 or June 21, 1911; Pumper with Lago Shipping Co.; last address St. Joseph, Dominica; missing on September 18, 1944 s/s Punta Gorda (collision with s/s Ampetco II; caught fire and sank about 5 miles off Cabo San Roman, Venezuela). 16. CHEUN, Yong Quai born in Canton on April 15, 1905; Cook with Lago Shipping Co.

8 ; last address 12 Pennyfields, London, England; missing on February 16, 1942 s/s Pedernales. 17. CHONG, Yong Ah born in China; Sailor with CSM; missing s/s Rosalia. 18. CLARINDA, Nicolaas A. born in Bonaire on December 3, 1906; Sailor with KNSM; missing on May 28, 1942 s/s Poseidon. 19. COFFI, Antonio born in Bonaire on November 23, 1910; Fireman with KNSM; missing on May 6, 1942 s/s Amazone. 20. COFFI, Juan Cancio born in Bonaire; Sailor with KNSM; missing on June 10, 1942 s/s Crijnssen. 21. COLBY Jr., Whitney born in the on January 22, 1925; son of Lago Colony resident.

9 He was in the American Armed Forces. 22. CONSTANCIA, Tito Martis born in Curacao on January 4, 1895; Sailor with KNSM; missing on 13 August 1942 s/s Medea. 23. CORNETT, James Stewart - born in Saba on May 29, 1904 or August 29, 1904; Sailor with Lago Shipping Co.; last address 659 D-8, San Nicolas, Aruba; missing on February 16, 1942 s/s Pedernales. 24. DAANCHI, Juan born in Curacao; Sailor with KNSM; missing on May 28, 1942 s/s Poseidon. 25. DAVIES, Thomas D. born in N. Wales on December 6, 1900; 2nd Officer; last address Isprijn Nevin, Gaernaryonshire, N.

10 Wales; missing on February 16, 1942 s/s Oranjestad. 26. DAVIS, P. A. born in Trinidad; Oilman with CSM; missing on June 27, 1940 s/s Leticia. 227. DAWSON, W. J. born in England; 4th Mechanic with CSM; missing on July 28, 1943 s/s Rosalia. 28. DCHIN, Tsai born in China; Head Helper with CSM; missing on July 28, 1943 s/s Rosalia. 29. DEBROT, Charles Marius born in Curacao on March 17, 1920; Sergeant; Military service; died DURING the liberation of Ockenburg airport at The Hague. 30. DE JONG, K. born in Holland; Head Mechanic with CSM; missing s/s Apolonia.