An item dated Harderwijk, Netherlands 6 March reported the intended departure on the 16th of a detachment of 150 non-commissioned officers and soldiers towards Nieuwediep, Netherlands to depart on the 18th the Dutch ship Helena Anna bound for the Dutch East Indies. The detachment was commanded by retired captain G. Poolman accompanied by 2nd infantry lieutenants F.P.J. Rochell and J.T. Peuchem.