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Memorial Stone Grotestraat 66

Here in Waalwijk is a memorial stone for:

HARMANNUS HENDRIKUS (MANS) BONTJER, died on February 20, 1944 in Barnet (GBR).

This memorial stone is located here for a member of the Royal Dutch Marechaussee. On February 20, 1944 an air raid took place on the vicinity of Stubbings House where the Queen resides. A heavy bomb hits in the vicinity of Bontjer. He died the same day from his injuries at Barnet Hospital.

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Source

  • Text: Dick de Bruijne
  • Photos: Dick de Bruijne