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Photo report commemorating commandos at the grave of August Bakhuis-Roozeboom

Every year, Dutch commandos hold a short commemoration at the grave of August Bakhuis-Roozeboom at the Airborne cemetery in Oosterbeek. Commando Bakhuis Roozeboom of No. 2 (Dutch) Troop was one of twelve Dutch commandos attached to the British 1st Airborne Division during the Battle of Arnhem. On September 19, 1944, Bakhuis-Roozeboom was killed when the Jeep he was in was struck at Oosterbeek Laag station.

The viaduct at the former Oosterbeek Laag station has been bearing the name of Commando August Bakhuis-Roozeboom since September. There is also a Battle marker with his story on it and also that of the Gronert twins who also died at this location.







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  • Source: TracesOfWar/Arjan Vrieze
  • Published on: 01-10-2024 10:33:16