Republished with permission. Chapter 31 of the book: A Touch of Dutch. For the full pdf of the book click here.
Samanuddin was born in 1906 in Dacca (now Dhaka, Bangladesh), then part of British India. He later served as a seaman in the Netherlands Merchant Navy. Like many Asian sailors recruited by Dutch shipping companies Read more
The story of Roelofina Wisse-Borger, known as Fiena, reflects the quiet courage shown by many ordinary Dutch citizens during the Second World War. For her actions in assisting Jewish people during the Nazi occupation of Read more
Early life in Noordwijk aan Zee Agatha Neletta Koers was born in 1916, during the First World War. Although the Netherlands remained neutral, her family story recalls shortages and flooding that affected daily life. She Read more