Deaths in the 1940s

Jan van Gilse

1881–1944 (age 63)

Oegstgeest

Jan van Gilse was a prominent Dutch composer whose works contributed significantly to Dutch musical culture.

Christiaan de Vries

1911–1940 (age 29)

Lemmer

Christiaan de Vries is remembered in Lemmer for his faithful military service during a perilous moment for the Netherlan...

Cornelis de Kock

1908–1944 (age 36)

Oosterhesselen

Cornelis de Kock was a Dutch politician who died during World War II.

Wilhelm II

1859–1941 (age 82)

Huis Doorn

Wilhelm II, the final German emperor, spent his final years and rests at Huis Doorn, a testament to the sweeping changes...

Jan Rudolph Slotemaker de Bruïne

1869–1941 (age 72)

Wassenaar

Albert Plasschaert

1874–1941 (age 67)

Rijswijk

Albert Plasschaert is honored in Rijswijk for his thoughtful writings that explored the deeper dimensions of everyday li...

Adine Mees

1908–1948 (age 40)

Wassenaar

Wiepke Hof

1916–1945 (age 29)

Echten

Wiepke Hof was a dedicated entrepreneur from Echten whose steady presence sustained local life through trying times.

Joseph Alfred Jacobson

1918–1942 (age 24)

Lichtenvoorde

J.C. Diepenhorst

1885–1948 (age 63)

Strijen

J.C. Diepenhorst was a principled politician whose service reflected unwavering care for Strijen and its people.

Maurice Rose

1899–1945 (age 46)

Netherlands American Cemetery

Robert G. Cole

1915–1944 (age 29)

Netherlands American Cemetery

Robert G. Cole was a courageous military officer whose leadership remains honored at the Netherlands American Cemetery.

George J. Peters

1924–1945 (age 21)

Netherlands American Cemetery

George Peterson

1912–1945 (age 33)

Netherlands American Cemetery

George Peterson was a devoted military serviceman who gave his life in the effort to bring freedom to the Netherlands.

Walter C. Wetzel

1919–1945 (age 26)

Netherlands American Cemetery

Walter J. Will

1922–1945 (age 23)

Netherlands American Cemetery

Walter J. Will was a young serviceman whose dedication is honored at the Netherlands American Cemetery.

Willy F. James, Jr.

1920–1945 (age 25)

Netherlands American Cemetery

Charles Steele von Stade

1919–1945 (age 26)

Netherlands American Cemetery

Charles Steele von Stade was a talented polo player whose life is commemorated at the Netherlands American Cemetery.

Eugene Francis Walker

1917–1944 (age 27)

Netherlands American Cemetery

William H. Kirlin Jr.

1920–1944 (age 24)

Netherlands American Cemetery

William H. Kirlin Jr. was a radio operator whose steadfast work supported the mission of liberation.

Sieger van der Laan

1907–1945 (age 38)

Heerenveen

Johanna Hendrika Brinkgreve-Entrop

1881–1949 (age 68)

Bilthoven

Johanna Hendrika Brinkgreve-Entrop was a beloved children’s writer whose gentle stories continue to inspire.

Lion Nordheim

1910–1945 (age 35)

Jewish cemetery, Muiderberg

Peter McNulty

1921–1943 (age 22)

Midwolda

Peter McNulty of Midwolda was a courageous individual whose sacrifice is respectfully remembered.

Max Blokzijl

1884–1946 (age 62)

The Hague General Cemetery

Max Blokzijl was a Dutch writer who lived from 1884 to 1946.

Hendrikus Colijn

1869–1944 (age 75)

The Hague General Cemetery

Hendrikus Colijn was a venerable politician who devoted his life to the governance of the Netherlands.

Henk Muller

1887–1940 (age 53)

The Hague General Cemetery

Henk Muller was a Dutch physician who lived from 1887 to 1940.

Alexander Nicolaas Cornelius Severus van Buren

1854–1941 (age 87)

The Hague General Cemetery

Alexander van Buren was a steadfast military officer whose career balanced respect for tradition with responsibility for...

Nico Steenbeek

1915–1940 (age 25)

The Hague General Cemetery

Nico Steenbeek was a Dutch reserve officer who lived from 1915 to 1940.

Jan Maurits Uijtenhoudt

1904–1940 (age 36)

The Hague General Cemetery

Jan Uijtenhoudt was a dutiful naval officer whose steady presence served the Netherlands in a time of growing peril.

Carel Daniel Canneel

1886–1945 (age 59)

The Hague General Cemetery

Carel Daniel Canneel was a Dutch civil servant who lived from 1886 to 1945.

Eduard Jellinghaus

1871–1944 (age 73)

The Hague General Cemetery

Eduard Jellinghaus was a judge committed to fairness and the calm administration of justice.

Floris Louis van den Hoff

1863–1940 (age 77)

The Hague General Cemetery

Floris Louis van den Hoff was a Dutch military officer who lived from 1863 to 1940.

Edwina van Heek - Burr Ewing

1872–1945 (age 73)

Enschede Eastern General Cemetery

Edwina van Heek - Burr Ewing was a founder whose leadership and compassion left enduring marks on her community.

Carel Goseling

1891–1941 (age 50)

Begraafplaats Buitenveldert

Carel Goseling was a Dutch lawyer who lived from 1891 to 1941.

Larette

1889–1943 (age 54)

Begraafplaats Buitenveldert

Larette was a gifted magician who delighted audiences with graceful illusions and imaginative storytelling.

Johan Frederik Stanislaus Maria Otto

1879–1942 (age 63)