Certificate of Dutch marine qualifications for John Fisher
Date1 April 1875
Object number00047679
NameCertificate
MediumInk on paper, backed in cloth
DimensionsOverall (certificate only): 310 x 372 mm
Overall (including backing sheet): 310 x 418 mm
Overall (including backing sheet): 310 x 418 mm
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Victoria Barracks Army Museum
DescriptionPart of a group of medals and certificates associated with John Fisher, G Graham, F W Joliff, J Hall and T W Fisher.
HistoryJohn Fisher (b.1857) served in the Dutch merchant navy during the Acheh Wars from 1873-1876. The Dutch invaded the independent Sultanate of Acheh and fought a series of difficult struggles against the Achenise forces. John Fisher was awarded four medals including the Netherlands Cross.
The collection includes a certificate of maritime qualifications from the Dutch "Minister van Marine" (Minister for the Navy) as well as the 1917 Australian naturalisation certificate of John Fisher, who had migrated to Melbourne after his service with the Dutch.SignificanceThese form part of a diverse collection of merchant navy medals and certificates that records several significant military achievements and the wartime service of Australian merchant mariners.
