The fallen resistance people in Limburg

Wim Kuypers /Kuijpers
(Willy)

Oorlogsgravenstichting

Willy or Wim Kuypers was an electrician. The correct spelling of his surname is Kuypers and not Kuijpers. [1]
He fled to England via detours (Vichy part of France, Spain, Curaçao, New York) to join the Allies. There he met a girl, married her and she became pregnant. However, before their child William was born he was killed in action in a Mitchell FR141 as a Corporal Aircraft Gunner with the Dutch Squadron KM. 320, RAF [2] when the aircraft in which he was serving was shot down over Bourdon (dépt. Somme, Fr.).
His life story is told in a video on YouTube, in which his widow also has her say. Dutch and English (with subtitles). [3]
Willy Kuypers is buried on the Dutch Field of Honor in Orry-la-Ville, France. [6]
He is listed on the Pro Patria memorial in Maastricht-Heer. [4]
Willy ( Wim ) Kuypers /Kuijpers is listed in the Erelijst 1940-1945 (Honor Roll of the Dutch Parliament). [5]

Footnotes

1. Archief Oorlogsgravenstichting (@ Nationaal archief), Dossier Wilhelmus Kuypers #6
2. Dutch Squadron KM. 320, Wikipedia • Nederlands • English
3. YouTube Biogr. Wim Kuypers
4. Monument Pro Patria, Raadhuisplein, 6226GN, Maastricht-Heer
5. Erelijst 1940-1945
6. Oorlogsgravenstichting.nl