Theodorus Leonardus Gerardus Herkes

Geslacht:	Man
Vader:	Gerardus Bernardus Josephus Herkes
Moeder:	Maria Renout
Geboren:	28 OKT 1911	Amsterdam
Overleden:	1988
Religie:		Rooms Katholiek
Beroep:		postbode, opsporings ambtenaar PTT
Aantekeningen:	Last Name: Herkes First Name: Theodoor Leonardus Gerardus Date of Birth: 28/10/1911 Date of death: 27/02/1987 Rescuer's fate: survived Nationality: THE NETHERLANDS Gender: Male Place during the war: Haarlem, Noordholland, The Netherlands Rescue Place: Haarlem, Noordholland, The Netherlands Rescue mode: Hiding File number: File from the Collection of the Righteous Among the Nations Department (M.31.2/1436) In May 1944, when they were forced to leave the Huybooms, Max and Eduard Cohen went to the Herkes family in Haarlem, where they were immediately taken in. Theodoor and Hillegonda Herkes, who had two young sons, refused to take any money for their upkeep and were extraordinarily kind, treating the youngsters very well. Soon afterwards the Allies invaded France and the Germans became more and more alert in the coastal areas. Johanna Oskam, who felt responsible for the Cohen brothers, decided to move them to a hiding place in Amsterdam, although Theodoor and Hillegonda were sorry to see them go. On September 21, 1978, Yad Vashem recognized Theodoor Leonardus Gerardus Herkes and his wife, Hillegonda Herkes-van Dijk, as Righteous Among the Nations.

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