Barend van Steenbergen
1866–1939 (age 73)
Biography
Barend van Steenbergen served his country with quiet fortitude, ensuring that every assignment was carried out with diligence and care for those under his command. His sense of responsibility and willingness to mentor younger soldiers made him a valued colleague in the defense forces.
Even after his service ended he kept close ties with comrades, attending memorials and offering a steady presence to families; he lies at Algemene Begraafplaats, Huisduinen, a place where the legacy of his steady leadership endures.