Veteranen Instituut, IPNV, interview 964

A single oral history interview conducted by the Veteranen Instituut, last updated in October 2025. The interview captures a Dutch veteran's personal experiences during and after World War II, including his conscription, service with the 5-5 RI regiment, and deployment to the Dutch East Indies. The account details his work in Salatiga, the lead-up to the Second Police Action, and his eventual return to the Netherlands.

Use Cases

• Analyzing personal narratives of military service based on the detailed first-person account.
• Studying the Dutch experience in post-WWII Indonesia based on descriptions of daily life and security.
• Researching veteran identity and commemoration based on the subject's discussion of veteran activities.
• Examining logistics and morale in military units based on mentions of supply and sports organization.

Strengths

• First-person narrative provides a detailed, individual perspective on historical events.
• Interview conducted by a dedicated historical institution (Veteranen Instituut).
• Description provides specific historical context, including unit (5-5 RI) and location (Salatiga).

Limitations

• The dataset consists of a single interview, limiting statistical or broad analysis.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

Veteranen Instituut

Collection Method

Oral history interview.

Time Range

Covers World War II and the subsequent period in the Dutch East Indies (1940s).

Freshness

Last updated 2025-10-24 03:31:53; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Netherlands and Dutch East Indies (specifically Salatiga, Indonesia).