Jan Barend van Aken
1907–1943 (age 36)
Biography
Jan Barend van Aken was born in 1907 and served as military personnel during World War II. He was among the many who answered the call to defend their nation during the darkest days of the twentieth century.
Van Aken died in 1943 while serving in the Far East. He is remembered at Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, where his grave stands as a solemn reminder of the cost of war and the bravery of those who served.