C. Faassen was a Marine officer who commanded the Koning der Nederlanden (ship) during a voyage with Koerier (ship) on the Tamiang river in December 1893. He received a commendation from the commander of the Dutch navy in the Dutch East Indies for his performance.
Action
Faassen’s leadership during the riverine operation earned him a formal thank‑you note in December 1893.
See Also
Source
De geschiedenis van het Nederlandsche Korps Mariniers van 1665‑1945, OCR, page 148.