Promoted from 'Commander', Captain Jhr. H.A.

Promoted from 'Commander', Captain Jhr. H.A. van Foreest officially took over command of all Royal Netherlands Navy personnel and establishments in Australia on October 1, 1945, from Rear Admiral P. Koenraad, who has left for duties in the Netherlands Indies. Rear Admiral Koenraad (centre) addressing non-commissioned officers of the Royal Netherlands Navy, when Captain Jhr. H.A. van Foreest (right) officially took over the command of the Royal Netherlands Navy personnel and establishments in Australia, at a ceremony held at Royal Netherlands Navy headquarters, Melbourne on October 1, 1945. Lieutenant Bakker, aide-de camp to Rear Admiral Koenraad is at the left with members of the staff in left background. NI 4401