Goenoeng Haloe
August 17, 2012
Camp Location
Tjimahi was about 10 kilometers west of Bandoeng. The former Goenoeng Haloe tea plantation was located about 30 kilometers southwest of the city, at the foot of Kendeng mountain, at an altitude of about 1000 meters. The camp consisted of three locations: the main camp Goenoeng Haloe (with approximately 200 internees), but also nearby Tjitjalobak and Montaja.
This camp was an agricultural colony (“oebi” sweet potatoes and vegetables) for Indo-European boys. There were a few Indo-European women (with their children) to tend the kitchen and provide medical care.
As this camp filled up, a second camp, Pasir Benteng, was opened.
Contact in Bandoeng
F. J. Suyderhout, Indo-Committee Chairman
Camp Commanders
Ema (Japanese) and Joesoef (Indonesian)
Camp Leaders
W. Ch. de Meyier and M. van Leuven
Camp Physician
Mrs.C. K. Veerkamp
| Date | Arrived from | Transferred to | Number in Transport | Total Number in Camp | Individual Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 9, 1945 | Surrounding Areas (1) | 54 | 54 | b (2) |
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| Jan. 13, 1945 | Surrounding Areas (1) | 82 | 136 | b (2) |
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| Jan. 14, 1945 | Surrounding Areas (1) | 56 | 192 | b (2) |
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| Jan. 18, 1945 | Surrounding Areas (1) | 137 | 329 | b (2) |
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| Jan. 27, 1945 | Surrounding Areas (1) | 18 | 347 | b (2) |
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| Feb. 15, 1945 | Surrounding Areas (1) | 13 | 360 | b (2) |
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| Aug. 23, 1945 | 360 (3) | b (2) |
Abbreviations / Notes
b=boys
(1) Mainly from Bandoeng.
(2) Mainly 16 to 23–year olds, some with relatives, all Indo-Europeans.
(3) In late August 1945, the camp was closed and the internees were transferred to Bandoeng.
Camp Conditions
Guards There was no fence and the camp was not permanently guarded.
Bonuses Workers received rice and other foods, along with some monetary stipend.
Nutrition The food was bad.
Water The drinking water was bad (this caused an infection)
Deaths There were no deaths.
References
Beekhuis, H. et al – Atlas Bersiapkampen, 2009, p. 69 (events during the Bersiap period)
Bouwer, Jan – Het vermoorde land, 1988, pp. 312…, 346
Dulm, J. van et al – Atlas Japanse Kampen, Volume I, 2000, pp. 83 (location), 111
Immerzeel, B.R. – www.javapost.nl
Leeflang, Mien – Oproep, Moesson magazine 32/8 (November 15, 1987), p. 22
Quack, R.B. – RAPWI-rapport Bandoeng, NIOD, IC 054.943, p. 3
Suyderhoud, F.J. – Dagboek-aantekeningen 1944-1945, NIOD, IC 064051
Velden, Dora van – De Japanse burgerkampen (With a summary in English), 3rd Edition, 1976, p. 448
Water, J.H. van de – Personal communications from his wife
