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

Herman Coenradi

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 25, 2022

1. Herman Coenradi Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Hermanus Mattheus Hendricus Coenradi
Amsterdam, 23 april 1909 Waalsdorpervlakte, 13 maart 1941

Elektricien Herman Coenradi was lid van de Communistische Partij van Nederland (CPN). Hij gaf met anderen leiding aan de Februaristaking bij Fokker. Deze staking op 25 en 26 februari 1941 was het eerste en enige massale, openlijke protest tegen de Jodenvervolging en de vele razzia's in Amsterdam waarbij honderden Joden werden opgepakt. Herman Coenradi werd gearresteerd en gevangengezet in het Huis van Bewaring in Scheveningen. Vanwege zijn deelname aan het organiseren van de Februaristaking werd hij veroordeeld tot de doodstraf en samen met zeventien andere verzetsstrijders op de Waalsdorpervlakte gefusilleerd.

(English translation:)

Electrician Herman Coenradi was a member of the Communist Party of the Netherlands (CPN). He and others led the February strike at Fokker. This strike on the 25th and 26th of February, 1941 was the first and only massive, open protest against the persecution of the Jews and the many raids in Amsterdam in which hundreds of Jews were rounded up.

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Herman Coenradi was arrested and imprisoned in the House of Detention in Scheveningen. Because of his participation in organizing the February strike, he was sentenced to the death penalty and executed together with seventeen other resistance fighters on the Waalsdorpervlakte.

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 March 13, 1941.

Location. 52° 22.687′ N, 4° 50.047′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Geuzenveld-Slotermeer. Memorial is on Hermanus Coenradistraat, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hermanus Coenradistraat 27II, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1063 XT, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Henriette Voûte (within shouting distance of this marker); Dirk en Ton Bons (within shouting distance of this marker); Reina Prinsen Geerligs (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacoba van Tongeren (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hannie Schaft (about 210 meters away); Leo Frijda

Herman Coenradi Marker - wide shot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 25, 2022

2. Herman Coenradi Marker - wide shot

(about 210 meters away); Leendert Valstar (about 210 meters away); Gerhard Badrian (about 210 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 19, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.