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

Pierre Coronel

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 22, 2022

1. Pierre Coronel Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Pierre Antoine Coronel
Duivendrecht, 26 december 1914 - Amsterdam, 25 februari 1945

Na enkele keren te zijn opgepakt voor de arbeidsinzet, en te zijn ontsnapt, bediende Pierre Coronel vanaf september 1944 als marconist de illegale zender Arend. Hiemee wisselde hij telegrammen met Engeland en het al bevrijde Eindhoven uit. Uit veiligheid gebeurde dat vanuit verschillende locaties, waaronder de zolder aan de Eerste Leliedwarsstraat 21 en het laboratorium van het Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis (OLVG). In dat ziekenhuis was in die tijd van moeilijke stroomvoorziening namelijk nog wél stroom verkrijgbaar via aggregaten. Na ontdekking van de zender vond daar een inval door de Sicherheitspolizei en de Ordnungspolizei plaats. Coronel was gewapend en schoot twee mannen dood, maar werd zelf door een ander dodelijk getroffen. In het OLVG is een gedenksteen geplaatst ter herinnering aan de verzetsactiviteiten die daar plaatsvonden.

(English translation:)

After being arrested several times for labor deployment and for escaping, in September 1944 Pierre Coronel became a wireless

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operator for the illegal channel Eagle. With this he exchanged messages with England and the already liberated city of Eindhoven. For safety, this happened from different locations, including the attic on the Eerste Leliedwarsstraat 21 and the laboratory of the Our Lady's Hospital (OLVG). In those days of difficult power supply, the hospital was still able to obtain electricity through aggregates. After the channel was discovered, there was a raid by the Security forces and police. Coronel was armed and shot two men dead, but he himself was also killed. In the OLVG there is a memorial stone placed in memory of the resistance activities that took place there.

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 February 25, 1945.

Location. 52° 23.05′ N, 4° 49.776′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Geuzenveld-Slotermeer. Memorial is on Pierre Coronelstraat, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Coronelstraat 28, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1063 EP, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

Pierre Coronel Marker - wide view, looking west on Pierre Coronelstraat image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 22, 2022

2. Pierre Coronel Marker - wide view, looking west on Pierre Coronelstraat

marker. Jan Janzen (here, next to this marker); Joseph Eijl (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Jan Verleun (about 90 meters away); Joop IJisberg (about 120 meters away); Louis Naarstig (about 120 meters away); Deur nar het Verleden / Door to the Past (about 150 meters away); Hendrikus Rempe (about 150 meters away); Louis Vervooren (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 16, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 105 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.