Geuzenveld-Slotermeer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Johan Meewis
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein
1. Johan Meewis Marker
Amsterdam, 21 september 1905 - Davos, 18 april 1948
Johan Meewis was als lid van de verzets- organisatie Knokploeg Amsterdam betrokken bij de voorbereiding van de overval op het Huis van Bewaring aan de Weteringschans. Deze overval, onder leiding van Johannes Post, vond plaats in de nacht van 14 op 15 juli 1944. Het had tot doel de vele gevangengenomen verzetsstrijders te bevrijden, maar mislukte.
Meewis is een van de weinige betrokkenen die de oorlog heeft overleefd. Hij stierf in 1948 op 42-jarige leeftijd in Zwitserland.
Johan Meewis was a member of the resistance organization 'Knokploeg Amsterdam', which was involved in the preparation of the raid on the jail on the Weteringschans. This raid, led by Johannes Post, took place on the night of 14 to 15 July 1944. Its purpose was to liberate the many imprisoned resistance fighters, but it failed.
Meewis was one of the few involved who survived the war. He died in 1948 at the age of 42 in Switzerland.
Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed
this page online
Location. 52° 23.037′ N, 4° 50.123′ E. Memorial is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Geuzenveld-Slotermeer. It is on Johannes Meewisstraat, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Johannes Meewisstraat 40III, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1063 CE, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Henk Hiensch (a few steps from this marker); Anton Schweigmann (within shouting distance of this marker); Arie Addicks (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hendrik Dienske (about 90 meters away);
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 21, 2022
2. Johan Meewis Marker - wide view
Also see . . . Johan Meewis (Wikipedia, in Dutch). (Submitted on July 29, 2022.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 21, 2022
3. Johan Meewis Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 219 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 21, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
