Dirk Boonstra
A police commander for the village of Grijpskerk in the Netherlands during World War II.
About Dirk Boonstra
Lived 1893 – 1944 (aged 51). Dirk Boonstra was a Dutch police officer.
Dirk Boonstra (24 February 1893 – 9 September 1944) was a police commander for the village of Grijpskerk in the Netherlands during World War II. For his refusal to carry out an order to round up the remaining Dutch Jews in the area he was recognized in 1988 as Righteous Among the Nations by the Yad Vashem.
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Who was Dirk Boonstra?
a police commander for the village of Grijpskerk in the Netherlands during World War II.
When was Dirk Boonstra born?
Dirk Boonstra was born on 24 February 1893 in Sint Annaparochie.
When did Dirk Boonstra die?
Dirk Boonstra died on 9 September 1944 in Hersbruck, Flossenbürg concentration camp.
What was Dirk Boonstra's occupation?
Dirk Boonstra was a police officer.
What nationality was Dirk Boonstra?
Dirk Boonstra was Dutch.
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