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

Johan Doorn

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 22, 2022

1. Johan Doorn Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Johan Hermanus Doorn
Amsterdam, 26 april 1910 Ede, 17 november 1944

Journalist/auteur Johan Hermanus Doorn was oprichter van de illegale verzetskrant De Oranjekrant, die zich richtte tegen alles en iedereen die de belangen van het Neder- landse volk zou schaden. Ook was hij mede- oprichter van de Raad van Verzet (RVV), die hem door de linies naar Engeland stuurde.

Doorn was bijzonder goed op de hoogte van de politieke toestand en leek als boodschapper uitermate geschikt. De route via de Biesbosch vond hij te gevaarlijk en hij koos voor 'Pegasus 2', een operatie via de Veluwe die eerder succesvol was verlopen. Kort daarvoor werd hij echter bij Ede tijdens een geallieerde vliegtuigbeschieting dodelijk getroffen.

(English translation:)

Journalist/author Johan Hermanus Doorn was the founder of the illegal resistance newspaper De Oranjekrant, which focused on everything and everyone that would harm the interests of the Dutch people. He was also co-founder of the Council of Resistance (RVV), which sent him through the lines to England.

Doorn

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was very well aware of the political situation and seemed ideally suited as a messenger. He thought the route via the Biesbosch was too dangerous and he opted for 'Pegasus 2', an operation via the Veluwe that had previously been successful. Shortly before that, however, he was fatally shot near Ede during by Allied aircraft strafing.

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 date for this entry is November 17, 1944.

Location. 52° 23.046′ N, 4° 49.989′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Geuzenveld-Slotermeer. Memorial is on Johan Herman Doornstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Johan Herman Doornstraat 24, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1063 ED, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Franciscus Claessen (within shouting distance of this marker); Zij brachten voor de vrijheid het grootste offer/ They made the greatest sacrifice for freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); Herdenkingsmonument Elias, Verkuijl, Verkuijl (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hendrikus Rempe (about

Johan Doorn Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 22, 2022

2. Johan Doorn Marker - wide view

90 meters away); Henk Hiensch (about 150 meters away); Louis Vervooren (about 150 meters away); Johan Meewis (about 150 meters away); Jan Verleun (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 9, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on August 10, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.