Gerardus Bernardus Reijns

1907–1945 (age 38)

Biography

Gerardus Bernardus Reijns answered the call of conscience as the occupation tightened its grip on the Netherlands, bringing courage and quiet resolve to resistance efforts in his community.

He paid with his life in 1945, yet his steadfastness endures at Oud Eik en Duinen as a reminder of the many who yielded their days so freedom might live on.

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