Memorial Johannes Post

Johannes Postweg 7, 7973, Darp
Drenthe, Netherlands, the

This memorial stands on the Johannes Post Barracks, visible from its main gate, which was named after him in 1952. It commemorates Johannes Post, a resistance fighter shot by the German occupiers on 16 July 1944. Text on the monument: [i]Johannes Post He showed courage, initiative, perseverance, sacrifice and dedication under dangerous circumstances in the fight against the usurper of Dutch independence and for the preservation of spiritual freedom. Born 4-10-1906 in Hollandscheveld Shot 16-7-1944 in Overveen[/i].

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Text by: Fedor de Vries

Photo(s): Willem de Niet

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