On completing his studies in 1947 , he refused compulsory military participation , as he disagreed with the Netherlands ' political actions in Indonesia .
On completing his studies in 1947 , he fled the country aboard a Swedish oil tanker that would take him to Venezuela .
On completing his studies in 1947 , he refused compulsory military participation , as he disagreed with the Netherlands ' political actions in Indonesia , and fled the country aboard a Swedish oil tanker that would take him to Venezuela .