The fallen resistance people in Limburg

Jan Hendriks
(Johannes Jacobus)

Het Grote Gebod – L.O.

Jan Hendriks was a typesetter and a member of the sabotage group KP-Noord Limburg (KP Gennep & Oeffelt). The resistance group took action, among other things, against black market traders. Arrested in a shootout with the police. Jan Hendriks, his brother Hein /Harry and Johan Guelen were taken to the police station in Berlicum. The same day they were transferred to Camp Vught or Herzogenbusch concentration camp [1], where the bullet was waiting for them. (Cammaert VIb, p.720 [2])
He has always lived in Gennep from birth. [3]
Detailed information at wo2slachtoffers.nl, see link (Dutch).
Johannes Jacobus ( Jan ) Hendriks is listed in the Erelijst 1940-1945 (Honor Roll of the Dutch Parliament). [4]

Vught • Fusilladeplaats • Former execution site • Ancien site d’exécution


Footnotes

1. Kamp Vught, Wikipedia • Nederlands • Deutsch • English • Français • Español, não disponível em português
2. Dr. F. Cammaert, Het Verborgen Front VIb, De Landelijke Organisatie voor hulp aan onderduikers, VIII-IX
3. Archief Oorlogsgravenstichting, Dossier Jan Hendriks • #1
4. Erelijst 1940-1945
5. Oorlogsgravenstichting.nl
6. https://wo2slachtoffers.nl/bio/55968/Hendriks-Johannes-Jacobus.htm