Mesch in Eijsden-Margraten, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
John Knottenbelt
— Veteranenfeldje Mesch —
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 28, 2023
1. John Knottenbelt Marker
Ter herinnering aan:
John Knottenbelt
(1947 - 2023)
Adjudant O.O. B.D. van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht
Erelid van de Militaire Vakbond AFMP
Voorzitter van het Netwerk Veteranen FNV
Bestuurslid Bevrijdingscomité Mesch
Hij heeft zich gedurende zijn werkzame leven ingezet voor de nederlandse krijgsmacht in het algemeen en voor het belang van zijn militaire collega's in het bijzonder.
Omdat john een speciale band had met veteranen heeft hij gedurende vele jaren zich belangeloos ingezet voor de veteranenbeweging.
John was de initiator bij het tot stand komen van dit ‘Witte Anjerveldje’ - als eerbetoon aan onze veteranen - gelegen bij het bevrijdingsmonument in Mesch.
In memory of:
John Knottenbelt
(1947 - 2023)
Adjutant O.O. B.D. of the Royal Air Force
Honorary member of the Military Union AFMP
Chairman of the Veterans Network FNV
Board member of the Liberation Committee Mesch
During his working life,
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Because John had a special bond with veterans, he worked selflessly for the veterans movement for many years.
John was the initiator in the creation of this 'White Carnation Field' - as a tribute to our veterans - located at the liberation monument in Mesch.
Erected 2023.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Military.
Location. 50° 45.762′ N, 5° 43.851′ E. Marker is in Mesch, Limburg, in Eijsden-Margraten. Memorial is on Grijzegraaf, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Grijzegraaf 12, Mesch, Limburg 6245 KG, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Leonard J. Hoffman (a few steps from this marker); Mesch Liberation Monument (a few steps from this marker); Leonard J. Hoffman Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Het Eerste Bevrijde Cafe / The First Liberated Cafe (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Holland (approx. 1.7 kilometers away); Martin H. Wolfs Memorial (approx. 1.8 kilometers away);
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 28, 2023
2. John Knottenbelt Marker - wide view
The marker is just to the right of the Liberation Route Europe monument.
Also see . . . Plaquette voor John Knottenbelt bij Veteranenveldje (AFMP, in Dutch).
Excerpt (in translation): The liberation of our country by the Allies began in Mesch, South Limburg, on September 12, 1944. Units of the 30th American Division then set foot on Dutch soil from Belgium. To commemorate this, the Mesch Liberation Committee organizes an annual commemoration. As in previous years, the Veterans Network FNV was also involved in the organization of the last edition. In memory of chairman and AFMP honorary member John Knottenbelt, who passed away in early 2023 and who was part of the committee, a permanent plaque was unveiled at the Veterans Field.(Submitted on December 11, 2023.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 41 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 11, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
