Geuzenveld-Slotermeer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Anton Schweigmann
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 1, 2022
1. Anton Schweigmann Marker
Antoon Petrus Paulus Schweigmann Leeuwarden, 29 juni 1893 - Neuengamme, 24 april 1945
Het leger der gezochten
In 't donker uur, met stil gebaar,
Bewust van 't grijpende gevaar,
Gedreven door de vaste wil
Zijn plicht te doen - zo God het wil,
Zo trokken z' op en vochten,
Het leger der gezochten.
Eerste deel van een gedicht van verzetsstrijder Anton Schweigmann. Geschreven onder het pseudoniem Toontje Berger. Het gedicht werd opgenomen in de illegale uitgave Frontsector om de lezers in bittere tijden moed in te spreken.
Schweigmann is geboren in Leeuwarden en was lid van het Amsterdams verzet.
(English translation:)
The Army of the Wanted
In the dark hour, with silent gesture,
Conscious of the imminent danger,
Driven by the firm will
To do his duty - God willing,
So they marched up and fought,
The Army of the Wanted.
First part of a poem by resistance fighter Anton Schweigmann. Written under the pseudonym Toontje Berger. The poem was included in the illegal
this page online
Schweigmann was born in Leeuwarden and was a member of the Amsterdam resistance.
Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • 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 April 24, 1945.
Location. 52° 23.021′ N, 4° 50.155′ E. Memorial is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Geuzenveld-Slotermeer. It is on Schweigmannstraat, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Fritz Conijnstraat 33, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1063 AR, 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: Johan Meewis (within shouting distance of this marker); Henk Hiensch (within shouting distance of this marker); Hendrik Dienske (within shouting distance of this marker); Fritz Conijn (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Arie Addicks (about 90 meters away); Bertus van Grouw (about 90 meters away); Ferry Ploeger (about 120 meters away); Jan Bakker (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 1, 2022
2. Anton Schweigmann Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 307 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 19, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
