The J.C Bender archive

Life story of a seafaring grandfather, J.C Bender   This blog is written by Fred, (W.F) Bender (VI I ), the last male member of the Bender family. As the youngest grandson of my grandfather J.C Bender, I have been managed by his personal archive, which fortunately has been preserved in good condition for all those years. The archive material was found in a black-painted zinc box with grandfather's name on it. Documentation found by the editor : - map material about the sea voyages undertaken -many photos at various locations - Diplomas / certificates and the final letter of resignation from the government 's naval service. -Booklet with details of the dates and port locations that have been visited en route. -Temorial (textile) 25th wedding anniversary of my grandfather's parents (W.F. Bender (I), born aprox 1834) ­ -Medaille Military Order of William of the third class. (unfortunately no accompanying certificate) History or the W.F Bender members (last ed

route map to the Dutch East Indies. (See written logbook for the details for each routingmark ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Diplomas / awards received for heroic behavior, expedition to Atjeh (1898) Bronze medal + certificate 12-1 / 2 years of loyal naval service  (1898) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Promotion to be skipper in the Dutch national naval service on  27-11-1909 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Silver medal + certificate for 24 years of loyal service in the Dutch Royal navy service  April 9, 1901     Diplomas / awards received for heroic behavior 22-july-1895 ===================== Gold medal + certificate for 36-year loyal service to the Royal Dutch navy service 21-dec-1909 -------------------------