Geuzenveld-Slotermeer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Jan Bottema
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 25, 2022
1. Jan Bottema Marker
Oldeboorn, 21 Juli 1908 - Wormerveer, 17 december 1944
Jan Bottema diende in 1940 bij de Koninklijke Marine. Hij weigerde in de door de Duitsers opgezette Opbouwdienst te helpen bij het herstel van de oorlogsschade. Hij ging werken bij het Ministerie van Waterstaat en sloot zich aan bij de illegale Ordedienst. Bottema raakte betrokken bij spionageactiviteiten, zoals het in kaart brengen van vliegvelden. Ook werkte hij voor illegale organisaties als de Zeemanspot en het Nationaal Steunfonds. Hij verleende hulp aan Engelse piloten en was districtscommandant van de Binnenlandse Strijdkrachten in Amsterdam-Noord. Bij een wegcontrole werd hij herkend en gearresteerd. Als represaille voor het tot zinken brengen van een rijnaak werd hij samen met vier anderen gefusilleerd.
Jan Bottema served in the Royal Navy in 1940. He refused to help the Germans in setting up the Construction Service for repairing war damage. He went to work at the Ministry of Water Control and joined the illegal group the Ordedienst. Bottema became involved in espionage activities, such as relaying the mapping data of airports. He also worked for illegal organizations such as the Zeemanspot (a support group for sailors) and the National Support Fund. He provided assistance to English pilots and was district commander of the Interior Forces in Amsterdam-North. At a roadside check, he was recognized and arrested. In retaliation for the sinking of a barge, he was executed along with four others.
Erected by Geef
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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 December 17, 1944.
Location. 52° 22.878′ N, 4° 49.744′ E. Memorial is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Geuzenveld-Slotermeer. It is at the intersection of Jan Bottemastraat and Guus Trestorffstraat, on the right when traveling west on Jan Bottemastraat. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1063 XH, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Guus Trestorff (a few steps from this marker); Hilbert van Dijk (within shouting distance of this marker); Hans Katan
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 25, 2022
2. Jan Bottema Marker - wide view
Also see . . . Jan Bottema (Wikipedia, in Dutch). An extensive biography (Submitted on October 7, 2022.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 173 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 7, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
