Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Monument voor de Bombardementslachtoffers
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Bombardment Victims Memorial
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 2, 2026
1. Monument voor de Bombardementslachtoffers / Bombardment Victims Monument Marker
1940-1945
Mannen, vrouwen en kinderen die daarbij om het leven kwamen, liggen hier begraven.
In memory of the civilian victims of the air raids on Den Helder during the Second World War, 19401945.
The men, women, and children who lost their lives in them are buried here.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 52° 57.053′ N, 4° 44.346′ E. Memorial is in Den Helder, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It can be reached from Kerkhoflaan. The memorial is in the north part of the cemetery and is easily reached by following the map at the cemetery parking lot. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Kerkhoflaan 4, Den Helder, Noord-Holland 1783 BB, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Materialen / Materials (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ambachtelijke vaardigheden / Craft Skills (about 90 meters away); Zeevaart, Post, Zeeredder / Navigation, Post, and Sea Rescuers (about 120 meters away); Soortens Graftekens / Types of Grave Markers (about 120 meters away); Algemene begraafplaats Den Helder / Den Helder General Cemetery (about 120 meters away); Historische gedenktuin / Historical Memorial Garden (about 120 meters away); Symboliek op grafstenen / Symbolism on Gravestones (about 120 meters away); Christelijke symboliek / Christian Symbolism (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Den Helder.
Also see . . .
1. Bombardementslachtoffers (Algemene Begraafplaats Den Helder, in Dutch). The QR code next to this memorial leads to a page with the list of the victims, a two minute talk (in Dutch), and a 2 minute video (also in Dutch). Excerpt (in translation):
The monument dedicated to the victims of World War II air raids holds many harrowing(Submitted on July 1, 2026.)stories. Den Helder was attacked three times during that period, resulting in many heart-rending tales about the civilian casualties On this page, you can read about who the victims were.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 2, 20262. Bombardment Victims Memorial - wide view
2. Bombardementen op Den Helder (Stichting Oorlogs Verhalen, in Dutch). Excerpt (in translation):
Statistics: Den Helder was subjected to 160 attacks, involving 117 instances of bomb-dropping. The Willemsoord Naval Dockyard (the shipbuilding and maintenance yard for the Royal Netherlands Navy) was hit 25 times.(Submitted on July 1, 2026.)
There were 178 fatalities, 56 people seriously injured, and 133 slightly injured. Most of the air raids took place in 1940 (59) and 1941 (26). The number declined in 1942 (12), 1943 (7), 1944 (10), and 1945 (3).
The air raids and the demolition of the Ouwe Helder districtordered by the German occupying forcestriggered a massive exodus of refugees.They sought shelter in surrounding villages and towns in the northern tip of North Holland, and sometimes further afield, such as in Friesland.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 2, 2026
3. Monument voor de Bombardementslachtoffers / Bombardment Victims Memorial - wider view
The memorial is seen here at the far end of the burial plot, with all of the victims each having their own simple gravestone with only their name.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 1, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
