Geuzenveld-Slotermeer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Henk Hiensch

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 21, 2022

1. Henk Hiensch Marker

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Hendrik Jan Hiensch
Amsterdam, 10 januari 1912 - Bergen-Belsen, datum onbekend

Timmerman Henk Hiensch was als verzetsstrijder onder andere betrokken bij de brandstichting van de Arbeids- beurs. Begin 1943 vroeg zijn zwager Gerben Wagenaar, in de oorlog leider van een communistische verzetsorga- nisatie en lid van de Raad van Verzet, hem mee naar een afspraak met verzetsman Piet Wapperom bij het voormalige treinstation Staatsspoor in Den Haag. Wapperom was echter door de Sicherheitsdienst (SD) onzichtbaar geboeid en met een stok in zijn broekspijpen als lokaas uitgezet om zo Wagenaar te kunnen arresteren. Hiensch nam, omdat hij dacht dat hij minder interessant was voor de SD, Wagenaars plek in en benaderde Wapperom. Hij werd opgepakt door de SD, bleek het verboden blad De Waarheid op zak te hebben en werd gevangengenomen. Na verblijf in verschillende kampen stierf hij in het voorjaar van 1945 in Bergen-Belsen op een onbekende datum. Vandaar dat 31 mei 1945 in het archief als; zijn sterfdag is opgetekend.

(English translation:)

Carpenter Henk Hiensch was

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a resistance fighter who had been involved in the arson of the Labor Bureau. At the beginning of 1943, his brother-in-law Gerben Wagenaar, a leader of a communist resistance organization and member of the Resistance Council, asked Hiensch to take him to an appointment with resistance fighter Piet Wapperom at the former Staatsspoor train station in The Hague. Wapperom was, however, under the control of the Sicherheitsdienst (SD, the security service) and was set out as bait in order to be able to arrest Wagenaar. Hiensch, because he thought he was less interesting for the SD, took Wagenaar's place and approached Wapperom. Having the banned magazine De Waarheid (literally, "The Truth") in his pocket, he was arrested by the SD. After staying in several detention camps, he died in the spring of 1945 in Bergen-Belsen on an unknown date. Hence May 31, 1945 is recorded in the archives as his date of death.

Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht, the Heroes of the Dutch Resistance (GSEG), and the The Holocaust series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is May 31, 1945.

Location. 52° 23.029′ N, 4° 50.108′

Henk Hiensch Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 21, 2022

2. Henk Hiensch Marker - wide view

E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Geuzenveld-Slotermeer. Memorial is at the intersection of Henk Hienschstraat and Johannes Meewisstraat, on the right when traveling west on Henk Hienschstraat. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1063 CK, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Johan Meewis (a few steps from this marker); Anton Schweigmann (within shouting distance of this marker); Ferry Ploeger (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Arie Addicks (about 120 meters away); Hendrik Dienske (about 120 meters away); Fritz Conijn (about 120 meters away); Johan Doorn (about 150 meters away); Bertus van Grouw (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 258 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 21, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.