P. J. graaf van Hogendorp was a Lieutenant ter zee le klasse who commanded the landing division during the Tamiang expedition of MarchApril 1893. He later received a knighthood in the Militaire Willemsorde (4th class) for his conduct.

Command

Hogendorp directed the assault on a heavily defended redoute on the left wing, coordinating infantry and marine units.

Honour

His award of the Militaire Willemsorde 4e klasse reflects Dutch recognition of bravery in the Aceh War.

See Also

Source

De geschiedenis of the Dutch Marine Corps of 1665‑1945, OCR, page 147‑148.