Alfred Nis Wilhelm Lorenzen

Born on 18 March 1900 in Altona, Germany.

Became a professional sinologist in Kabanjahe, Medan.

Alfred had a working contract for 5 years with the NEI government for services as accountant with the tax authority in particular to monitor Chinese bookkeeping documents. NEI authorities dissolved the contract in 1938 and left some payments outstanding. Alfred then sued the State and claimed contractual and overdue payments in court which were granted (ref: Deli Courant article below).

In 1940 Alfred Lorenzen was not directly imprisoned during operation "Berlijn". Apparently he was hospitalized in the mental hospital in Koetaradja. From there he was directly transported to Sibolga in January 1942 and deported with the Van Imhoff. He drowned at sea.

NOTE: Family photos and information in this entry are kindly made available by Katja and Harmen Reichert, granddaughter and grandson of Alfred Lorenzen. Copyright of these materials rests with the Reichert family @ 2021.