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Diplomas and Certificate N. J...

den Tex, Nicolaas Jacob

extracts of Diplomas and Certificate N. J. den Tex July 4 1894
Originals disposed Aug 20 1979, Rochester MN by K den Tex

notes about Opa…
extracts of Diplomas and Certificate N. J. den Tex July 4 1894 >Originals disposed Aug 20 1979, Rock. MN by K den Tex (his son)

11 May 1921
Member of Royal Dutch Engineering Institute "Gwen lid von het Koninklijk Institute von Ingenieurs (of 1843), den Haag Gwen member of the Royal Institute of Engineers (of 1843), The Hague  https://thehague.com/conventionbureau/en/find-a-venue/koninklijk-instituut-van-ingenieurs-kivi (very amazing in modern times)
29 Jan 1921
Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Technical College  of Delft "WerknigKundig Ingeieur. Afdeling de Workturg bouwKunde en Scheepsbouwkunde aan de Technische Hogeschool te Delft, 29 Januari 1921. (Nouwer, Westerdorp) Department of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture at the Delft University of Technology, January 29, 1921. (Nouwer, Westerdorp) - In 1921, you graduated as a Mechanical Engineer from the Technical College of Delft, which is now known as Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). 
Here's a bit more about TU Delft and the type of education Niek den Tex received:
TU Delft, founded in 1842, began as a royal academy to train civil servants for the Dutch East Indies. It evolved into a polytechnic school in 1864 and a full-fledged institute of technology (university) in 1905, eventually becoming Delft University of Technology in 1986. 
Focus on Engineering:
TU Delft is renowned for its strong engineering programs, particularly in mechanical, aerospace, and civil engineering. 
Mechanical Engineering Program:
The MSc program in Mechanical Engineering at TU Delft aims to provide students with a broad, in-depth understanding of all mechanical engineering disciplines, preparing them for innovative thinking, design, manufacturing, and operation. 
Research Focus:
TU Delft's research focuses on finding solutions to global challenges in areas like health, energy, environment, and infrastructure & mobility. 
Rankings:
TU Delft is a highly-ranked university, particularly in engineering disciplines, and is known for its strong reputation and career opportunities for graduates
11 June 1918
Propardentische Examine voor Werturig bouw kundig Ingenieur voor de Afdeling der Algemeense wetenschappen bij de Technische Hogeschool de Delft. (Schouten, Versluijs) Preparatory Examination for Valuable Construction Engineer for the Department of General Sciences at the Delft University of Technology. (Schouten, Versluijs)
1939
Member if the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences 1939 (Gardiner, Loomis?) (The Bureau of Aeronautics (Navy) - Established on 12 July 1921, the Bureau was under this name until 18 August 1959, when the Bureau merged with the Bureau of Ordnance to form the Bureau of Naval Weapons. 
Jan 15 1963
Member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Jan 15 1963 (Perkins, Root)
November 14, 1929
Member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, N.Y.November 14, 1929 (Cox Ferguson)
4 March 1916
Second Lieutenant, Reserves, Artillery, 1st Regiment, Armed Artillery. 4 March 1916 (Queen Wilhelmina, Doorman)
10 March 1920
First Lieutenant, Reserves Artillery, 1st Regiment, Armed Artillery. 10 March 1920(Queen Wilhelmina, Doorman)
1894
In 1920, the Netherlands' 1st Reserve Artillery Regiment, part of the Royal Netherlands Army Artillery, would have been a unit of the field artillery, likely equipped with older artillery pieces and potentially including horse-drawn artillery. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

The Royal Netherlands Army Artillery, including reserve units, provided artillery support for the Dutch Army. 

Structure:

The artillery was divided into corps, including the Korps Veldartillerie (Field Artillery) and the Korps Rijdende Artillerie (Horse Artillery). 

1st Regiment:
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The 1st Regiment, as a reserve unit, would have been part of the field artillery, tasked with supporting the main army in case of a conflict. 
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In 1914, the Dutch government ordered the full mobilization of its conscripted armed forces, including reserves and regional militias, but the Netherlands remained neutral during World War I. 

After World War I, the Dutch army was reorganized and modernized, but it still struggled with limited resources and outdated equipment.