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

Gerhard Badrian

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 21, 2022

1. Gerhard Badrian Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Gerhard Joseph Badrian
Beuthen, 13 oktober 1905- Amsterdam, 30 juni 1944

Fotograaf Gerhard Badrian was een uit Duitsland gevluchte Jood. Zijn afkomst was handig bij zijn verzetsactiviteiten. Gekleed in SS-uniform kon hij gevangenen bevrijden en persoonsbewijzen buit maken. Na de arrestatie van verzetsman Gerrit van der Veen had Badrian de leiding over de Persoonsbewijzencentrale (PBC), waarvoor hij een nieuw centraal adres zocht. De behulp- zame Joodse Betje Wery bleek achteraf te collaboreren met de Duitse bezetter. Badrian werd naar de Rubensstraat 26 in Amsterdam, een mogelijk nieuwe locatie voor de PBC, gelokt en daar doodgeschoten. Bij het huis is een herdenkingsplaquette geplaatst: 'Geboren als Duitsche Jood, als strijder voor Neerland's vrijheid gesneuveld'.

Na de oorlog werd Badrian herbegraven op de erebegraafplaats in Loenen.

(English translation:)

Photographer Gerhard Badrian was a Jew who had fled from Germany. His lineage was useful in his resistance activities. Dressed in SS uniform, he was able to free prisoners and steal identity cards.

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After the arrest of resistance fighter Gerrit van der Veen, Badrian was in charge of the Personal Records Center (PBC), for which he was looking for a new central address. The helpful Jewish Betje Wery turned out to be collaborating with the German occupier. Badrian was lured to 26 Rubensstraat in Amsterdam, a possible new location for the PBC, and shot dead there. A memorial plaque has been placed near the house: 'Born as a German Jew, killed as a fighter for the Netherlands' freedom'. After the war Badrian was reburied in the memorial cemetery in Loenen.

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, and the Heroes of the Dutch Resistance (GSEG) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.

Location. 52° 22.81′ N, 4° 50.046′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Geuzenveld-Slotermeer. Memorial is at the intersection of Badrianhof and Johannes Poststraat, on the right when traveling south on Badrianhof. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1063 SZ, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Johannes Post (within shouting distance of this marker); Leendert Valstar (within shouting distance of

Gerhard Badrian Marker - wide view, looking south on Badrianhof image. Click for full size.

July 21, 2022

2. Gerhard Badrian Marker - wide view, looking south on Badrianhof

this marker); Leo Frijda (within shouting distance of this marker); Walraven van Hall (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Harry Koningsberger (about 120 meters away); Wiardi Beckman (about 150 meters away); Nico Snijders (about 180 meters away); Jan Postma (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Marker inset: Gerhard Badrian image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 21, 2022

3. Marker inset: Gerhard Badrian

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 22, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.