Cornelis Jan Gude
1916–1943 (age 27)
Biography
Cornelis Jan Gude was a young Dutch resistance fighter who demonstrated exceptional courage during World War II. Despite his youth, he became involved in dangerous clandestine activities aimed at resisting Nazi occupation and protecting his community from persecution.
Gude made the ultimate sacrifice in 1943, at just 27 years of age. His willingness to risk his life for the cause of freedom stands as a powerful reminder of the dedication and bravery of the Dutch resistance movement during the darkest years of the war.