Osdorp in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Jacob Paff

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 16, 2024

1. Jacob Paff Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Jacob Paff
Amsterdam, 12 november 1915 - onbekend, 1969

Betrokken bij de Landelijke Knokploegen, opgericht door de Landelijke Organisatie voor hulp aan Onderduikers, en bij het Nationaal Steunfonds. Paff was aanwezig bij een van de grootste verzetsacties tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog: de bevrijding van gevangengenomen verzetsmensen uit het Huis van Bewaring aan de Weteringschans. De overval op 1 mei 1944, onder leiding van beeldhouwer Gerrit van der Veen, mislukte doordat een waakhond alarm sloeg. De tweede overval, onder leiding van Johannes Post, in de nacht van 14 op 15 juli van dat jaar was verraden. De Duitse commando's bleken op de hoogte van het plan en openden onverwacht de aanval op de Knokploeg. Jaap Paff wist te ontkomen en overleefde de oorlog. Van hem zijn geen verdere details bekend. Mogelijk is hij met zijn gezin naar Australië geëmigreerd.

(English translation:)
Involved in the Landelijke Knokploegen (a national-level clandestine militia), founded by the Landelijke Organisatie voor hulp aan Onderduikers, and at the Nationaal Steunfonds

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(“National Support Fund” - clandestine relief). Paff was present at one of the largest resistance actions during the Second World War: the liberation of imprisoned resistance fighters from House of Detention at the Weteringschans. The raid on May 1, 1944, led by sculptor Gerrit van der Veen, failed because a watchdog raised the alarm. The second robbery, led by Johannes Post, in the night of July 14 to 15 of that year was betrayed. The German commandos appeared to be aware of the plan and unexpectedly opened fire on the raiding party. Jaap Paff was able to escape and survived the war. There are no further details known about him. He may have emigrated to Australia with his family.

Erected 2024 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 November 12, 1915.

Location. 52° 21.099′ N, 4° 47.091′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Osdorp. Memorial is at the intersection of Jacob Paffstraat and Trijn Hullemanlaan on Jacob Paffstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Trijn Hullemanlaan 70, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1069 PW, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

Jacob Paff Marker - wide view, looking south on Jacob Paffstraat image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 16, 2024

2. Jacob Paff Marker - wide view, looking south on Jacob Paffstraat

within walking distance of this marker. Eduard Hellendoorn (within shouting distance of this marker); Cornelis Dijksterhuis (within shouting distance of this marker); Trijn Hulleman (within shouting distance of this marker); Irawan Soejono (within shouting distance of this marker); Jan Peppink (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Joop Woortman (about 120 meters away); Anton Hölzel (about 120 meters away); Jan Goldschmeding (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 14, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.