J. M. P. Kluit was a luitenant ter zee (2nd class) who commanded the marine landing division during the Edi River expedition (1890). Under his leadership, a force of roughly one hundred men disembarked from the warship Hendrik der Nederlanden at Edi on 8 March 1890.
He is noted for his decisive action during the June 1890 assaults on the left bank of the Edi, where his troops captured enemy positions and repelled a klewang‑armed Acehnese counter‑attack.
Notable Actions
- 8 March 1890: Led the initial landing at Edi.
- June 1890: Coordinated the capture of fortified positions on the left bank of the Edi.
See Also
Source
De geschiedenis van het Nederlandsche Korps Mariniers van 1665‑1945, OCR transcription, pages 144‑145, 20260707_232246_DLP-55-De_geschiedenis_van_het_Nederlandsche_Korps_Mariniers_van_1665_1945_OCR.txt.