Supreme commanding officer of the Dutch naval force in the Dutch East Indies replaced according to the Dutch newspaper De Sumatra Post dated 9 March 1920

An item dated Buitenzorg, Dutch East Indies 8th reported the honourable dismissal of vice admiral Bron (1) as commanding officer of the Dutch naval force in the Dutch East Indies and his replacement by rear admiral Umbgrove.(2)

Notes
1. Johannes Antonius Bron 15 November 1862 Den Helder, Netherlands-19 January 1936 Driebergen, Netherlands), retired on 1 October 1920, commanded Dutch naval force in the Dutch East Indies 1916-1920.
2. Willem Johannes Gerrit Umbgrove (17 September 1865 Zutphen, Netherlands-28 October 1926 Hilversum, Netherlands), retired on 1 October 1923, commanded Dutch naval force in the Dutch East Indies 1920-1923.