Jacob Jan Hamelink

1902–1942 (age 40)

Biography

Jacob Jan Hamelink was born in 1902 in the Netherlands and dedicated his working life to his craft as a skilled welder. During the turbulent years of World War II, he remained in his homeland, where he ultimately perished in 1942.

Hamelink's memory is preserved at the Dutch Honorary Cemetery in Bloemendaal, a solemn place of remembrance for those who lost their lives during this dark period of European history. His contribution to his community through his skilled labor is remembered by those who knew him.

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