Bart van Elst

1917–1945 (age 28)

Biography

Bart van Elst stood with fellow resistance members, offering both practical aid and moral support to those under threat.

The quiet dignity of Ede Memorial Cemetery holds his memory, reflecting the bravery of those who refused to yield.

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