Deaths in the 1940s
23,000+ memorials
Jan Antonie Reinders Bosma
1872–1948 (age 76)
Noorderbegraafplaats
A Dutch politician whose career in public service spanned several decades of national significance.
Klaas Jaspers van den Akker
1864–1943 (age 79)
Wier
Writer Klaas Jaspers van den Akker left a lasting literary legacy before his death in 1943.
Gerben Kramer
1872–1949 (age 77)
Heidehof Cemetery
A military serviceman whose dedication spanned the early decades of the 20th century.
Abraham du Bois
1916–1945 (age 29)
Ede Memorial Cemetery
Resistance fighter Abraham du Bois stood for freedom in his community and rests at Ede Memorial Cemetery.
Rijk Tigelaar
1912–1945 (age 33)
Ede Memorial Cemetery
A brave resistance fighter who gave his life fighting Nazi occupation in 1945.
Max Lugthart
1919–1945 (age 26)
Ede Memorial Cemetery
Resistance fighter Max Lugthart displayed courage in the struggle for liberty and is commemorated at Ede.
Ferdi Rombout
1926–1945 (age 19)
Ede Memorial Cemetery
A youthful resistance fighter who sacrificed his life for Dutch freedom in 1945.
Bart van Elst
1917–1945 (age 28)
Ede Memorial Cemetery
Resistance fighter Bart van Elst supported his countrymen with bravery and is honored at Ede Memorial Cemetery.
Jan Willem Schouten
1912–1943 (age 31)
Ede Memorial Cemetery
A resistance fighter who died in 1943 while fighting for Dutch liberation.
Elbert Veenendaal
1917–1945 (age 28)
Ede Memorial Cemetery
Resistance fighter Elbert Veenendaal served dutifully for freedom and rests at Ede Memorial Cemetery.
Pieter van Vark
1886–1944 (age 58)
Ede Memorial Cemetery
A military serviceman who gave his life for his country in 1944.
Gerard Lambert
1919–1945 (age 26)
Ede Memorial Cemetery
Resistance fighter Gerard Lambert fought to defend his fellow citizens and is remembered at Ede Memorial Cemetery.
Barend Veenendaal
1919–1945 (age 26)
Ede Memorial Cemetery
A young resistance fighter who died in 1945 fighting for Dutch liberation.
Jo Kelderman
1919–1945 (age 26)
Ede Memorial Cemetery
Resistance fighter Jo Kelderman played a part in the quiet struggle for liberation and is commemorated at Ede.
Folkert Roosjen
1912–1945 (age 33)
Ede Memorial Cemetery
Folkert Roosjen was a teacher from Ede who died in 1945 during World War II.
Egbert Veen
1915–1944 (age 29)
Ede Memorial Cemetery
Teacher Egbert Veen devoted himself to education and is remembered at Ede Memorial Cemetery.
Wim van der Mheen
1923–1945 (age 22)
Ede Memorial Cemetery
Wim van der Mheen was a Dutch resistance fighter who died in 1945 at age 22.
Cornelis Verduijn
1907–1945 (age 38)
Ede Memorial Cemetery
Cornelis Verduijn gave his life in 1945 after years of steady devotion to his craft and community.
Henk van der Mheen
1924–1945 (age 21)
Ede Memorial Cemetery
Henk van der Mheen was a Dutch resistance fighter who died in 1945 at age 21.
Cornelis Garritsen
1921–1945 (age 24)
Ede Memorial Cemetery
Cornelis Garritsen gave his life for freedom as a resistance fighter in 1945.
Piet Smit
1921–1945 (age 24)
Ede Memorial Cemetery
Piet Smit was a Dutch resistance fighter who died in 1945 at age 24.
Aart van Steenbergen
1915–1944 (age 29)
Ede Memorial Cemetery
Aart van Steenbergen died in 1944 after serving bravely with the Dutch resistance.
Simon van den Bent
1919–1944 (age 25)
Ede Memorial Cemetery
Simon van den Bent was a Dutch resistance fighter who died in 1944 at age 25.
Christiaan Hollebrands
1918–1944 (age 26)
Ede Memorial Cemetery
Christiaan Hollebrands sacrificed his life in 1944 while working with the resistance movement.
Elbertus van Steenbergen
1919–1945 (age 26)
Ede Memorial Cemetery
Elbertus van Steenbergen was a Dutch resistance fighter who died in 1945 at age 26.
Martijn van Steenbergen
1924–1945 (age 21)
Ede Memorial Cemetery
Martijn van Steenbergen died in 1945 after serving his country in the resistance.
Vicary Paul Gibbs
1921–1944 (age 23)
Jonkerbos War Cemetery
Vicary Paul Gibbs was a military serviceman who died in 1944 at age 23.
David Fenner
1914–1945 (age 31)
Jonkerbos War Cemetery
David Fenner died in 1945 while serving his country in the military.
Frank Bolton
1915–1944 (age 29)
Jonkerbos War Cemetery
Frank Bolton was a military officer who died in 1944 at age 29.
Heinrich Prinz zu Sayn-Wittgenstein
1916–1944 (age 28)
Ysselsteyn German war cemetery
Heinrich Prinz zu Sayn-Wittgenstein died in 1944 after serving as military personnel.
Hans Bernhardt
1906–1940 (age 34)
Ysselsteyn German war cemetery
Hans Bernhardt was a German sport cyclist who died in 1940 at age 34.
Kurt Schmidt
1891–1945 (age 54)
Ysselsteyn German war cemetery
Kurt Schmidt died in 1945 after serving as a military officer.
Werner Lucas
1917–1943 (age 26)
Ysselsteyn German war cemetery
Werner Lucas was a military officer who died in 1943 at age 26.
Karl-Heinz Rosch
1926–1944 (age 18)
Ysselsteyn German war cemetery
Karl-Heinz Rosch died in 1944 while serving as a soldier.
Franz Beyer
1918–1944 (age 26)
Ysselsteyn German war cemetery
Franz Beyer was a German soldier who died in 1944 during World War II.
Egmont Prinz zur Lippe-Weißenfeld
1918–1944 (age 26)
Ysselsteyn German war cemetery
Egmont Prinz zur Lippe-Weißenfeld died in 1944 while serving his country in the military.
August Geiger
1920–1943 (age 23)
Ysselsteyn German war cemetery
August Geiger was a German flying ace who died in 1943 during World War II.
Emil Bitsch
1916–1944 (age 28)
Ysselsteyn German war cemetery
Emil Bitsch served as a military officer whose life and sacrifice are remembered at Ysselsteyn German war cemetery.
Kurt Brändle
1912–1943 (age 31)
Ysselsteyn German war cemetery
Kurt Brändle was a German aircraft pilot who died in 1943 during World War II.
Paul Gildner
1914–1943 (age 29)
Ysselsteyn German war cemetery
Paul Gildner was a member of the military whose memory is preserved at Ysselsteyn German war cemetery.
Reinhold Knacke
1919–1943 (age 24)
Ysselsteyn German war cemetery
Reinhold Knacke was a German aircraft pilot who died in 1943 during World War II.
Rudolf Frank
1920–1944 (age 24)
Ysselsteyn German war cemetery
Rudolf Frank was a flying ace whose life and sacrifice are honored at Ysselsteyn German war cemetery.
Friedrich Kussin
1895–1944 (age 49)
Ysselsteyn German war cemetery
Friedrich Kussin was a German military officer who died in 1944 during World War II.
Wim Heubel
1910–1945 (age 35)
Ysselsteyn German war cemetery
Wim Heubel served as military personnel and is remembered at Ysselsteyn German war cemetery.
Werner Freudenberg
1917–1940 (age 23)
Ysselsteyn German war cemetery
Werner Freudenberg was a German soldier who died in 1940 during World War II.
Edmund Kuttelwascher
1909–1940 (age 31)
Ysselsteyn German war cemetery
Edmund Kuttelwascher is remembered at Ysselsteyn German war cemetery.
Louis Constant van Panhuys
1869–1949 (age 80)
Loevestein Castle
Louis Constant van Panhuys was a Dutch mayor who lived from 1869 to 1949.
Willebrordus Albertus Hetterscheid
1895–1943 (age 48)
Old cemetery, Roermond
Willebrordus Albertus Hetterscheid was a politician whose service is remembered in the old cemetery of Roermond.
Eduard Leendert Voorwinden
1899–1947 (age 48)
Ysselsteyn German war cemetery
Eduard Leendert Voorwinden was a Dutch military officer who died in 1947.
Herbert Oelschlägel
1908–1944 (age 36)
Ysselsteyn German war cemetery
Herbert Oelschlägel was a police officer whose memory rests at Ysselsteyn German war cemetery.