Jodenbuurt in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
May 5 1945 Resistance Members Memorial
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 28, 2024
1. May 5 1945 Resistance Members Memorial
The relief was created by Cephas Stauthamer.
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Renee Pyck · Herman de Kok
Joh. van Reede · Flip B. Jernberg
Here on May 5, 1945 in the relief of their comrades died Renee Pyck, Herman de Kok, Johannes van Reede and Flip B. Jernberg.
Erected 1947.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is May 5, 1945.
Location. 52° 22.195′ N, 4° 54.514′ E. Memorial is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Jodenbuurt. It is at the intersection of Anne Frankstraat and Valkenburgerstraat, on the right when traveling south on Anne Frankstraat. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Anne Frankstraat 222, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1011 MP, 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: Heintje de Wolf-Roeg (a few steps from this marker); Jacob de Wolf (a few steps from this marker); Meijer Beugeltas (within shouting distance of this marker); Levie Beugeltas (within shouting distance of this marker); Abraham Beugeltas
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1. Monument aan de Anne Frankstraat (Nationaal Comitι 4en5mei, in Dutch). Excerpt (in translation):
On Saturday 5 May 1945, the German capitulation was a fact, but the Canadian troops had not yet reached Amsterdam. Members of the Dutch Resistance Forces had taken up positions at various locations in the city to maintain order. Approximately 150 medical personnel were assembled in the De Leeuw building on Valkenburgerstraat. The company staff was located in the De Valk building, located on the same street. Around half past nine that evening, the Grόne Polizei (Ordnungspolizei, Nazi Police) marched into the street with fifty men and forced the door of De Leeuw. Most members of the BS (Binnenlandse Strijdkrachten, part of the union of resistance forces), almost all unarmed, fled to the top floor. One of them managed to warn the BS post on(Submitted on October 29, 2024.)the nearby Nieuwe Herengracht. The group of prisoners was herded outside and put against the wall with their hands up and searched. The command post on the Nieuwe Herengracht sent eighteen armed BS men to the De Leeuw building. A shooting ensued, in which four members of the BS were killed and five wounded. The four victims were Renee Pyck, Herman de Kok, Johannes van Reede and Flip B. Jernberg. On the German side, there were eight dead and twenty wounded. A number of members of the BS were captured by the Grόne Polizei. They were liberated on 6 May.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 28, 20242. May 5 1945 Resistance Members Memorial - wide viewThe memorial was installed in 1947 on the Verenigingsgebouw De Leeuw building at Valkensburgerstraat 149 (roughly 40 meters to the west). It was absent for a stretch of time, and then re-installed in 1997 on this building.
2. Plaquette ter nagedachtenis (Archief Amsterdam, in Dutch). Link to a photo of the memorial at its former location. (Submitted on October 29, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 28, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on October 29, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
