Johan Jacob Bour at the 85ste Pel.LuMi position
Conscription soldier Johan Jacob Bour at the positions of the 85th Platoon Anti-Aircraft Machine Guns in Dordrecht. This photo clearly shows approximately where this position was located. On the morning of May 10, 1940, this position was attacked by German paratroopers targeting both bridges over the Oude Maas. Soldier Bour was killed in the attack. He was buried at the general cemetery in Dordrecht, where he still rests today. Would you like to read more about soldier Bour? Take a look here

Composite photo (Marcel Kerkveld 2025)

Historical photo (Stichting Kennispunt Mei 1940)

Anno 2025 (Marcel Kerkveld)