Hein ter Poorten
Hein ter Poorten (21 November 1887 – 15 January 1968) was a Dutch military officer. He was the commander of the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army in World War II. Ter Poorten was also Allied land forces commander in the American-British-Dutch-Australian Command on Java during early 1942.
Hein ter Poorten | |
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Portrait c. 1941 | |
| Born | 21 November 1887 Buitenzorg, Dutch East Indies |
| Died | 15 January 1968 (aged 80) The Hague, Netherlands |
| Allegiance | Netherlands |
| Service/ | Royal Netherlands East Indies Army |
| Years of service | 1908–1945 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Commands held | American-British-Dutch-Australian Command |
| Battles/wars | Dutch East Indies campaign |
| Spouse(s) |
Agneta C. Roqué
(m. 1912–1925)Anna Maria Bergman (m. 1934) |
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