Dutch War Graves NH Churchyard Benschop

At the Reformed churchyard in Benschop is a joint grave for the three resistances fighters who died in the "Drama of Benschop".
These heroes were executed on 17 February 1945.
These are the graves of:

Jan Aart van Ieperen, Teacher, 30 years
Jasper van Ieperen, bakersman, 31 years
Hendrik Sattler, Clerk, 20 years

Their names are also listed on the war memorial in Benschop, Benedeneind Zuidzijde 361, the farm where they were executed.

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Source

• Text: René ten Dam
• Photos: Bureau Funeralia / René ten Dam (1, 2), Dick de Bruijne (3, 4), Peter Schipper (5)