SOE correspondence.
MT2/5013 25th February, 1943
To: D/R for N From: - MT. 2.
Barends 33OB.11
I attach from T.1 in respect of the abovementioned, at present at S.T.S-6.
To: D/R for N From: - MT. 2.
Barends 33OB.11
I attach from T.1 in respect of the abovementioned, at present at S.T.S-6.
MT4/1671 27th March, 1943
To: NO(through D/MED) From:- MT. 4
Barends......33 OB.11
I attach a Medical Report which has been received from the Medical Officer at Group A in respect of the above mentioned student.
To: NO
Barends......33 OB.11
I attach a Medical Report which has been received from the Medical Officer at Group A in respect of the above mentioned student.
MT4/1889 20th April, 1943
To:- N. (through D/MED) From: - MT. 4
BARENDS 33OB.11
I attach copy of a medical report which has been received from the Medical officer, Group A, in respect of the above mentioned student. Will you please make the necessary arrangements.
To:- N. (through D/MED) From: - MT. 4
BARENDS 33OB.11
I attach copy of a medical report which has been received from the Medical officer, Group A, in respect of the above mentioned student. Will you please make the necessary arrangements.
MT4/17 28th April, 1943
To: - D/R for N From: - MT. 4.
Sgt. Barends 33OB.11
Appended is an extract from a report received from S.T.S. 51 in respect of the a/m student who was at that school from 18-4-43 - 24-4-43:-
"This NCO did not like heights, and was quite unhappy on the training apparatus. He carried out the training very well, however, and his three descents were good. He did not seem to be affected by altitude in the enclosed space of the Aircraft. He was given instruction and practice on the use of the "S Phone" and seemed quite confident of his ability to operate
THREE DESCENTS 1ST CLASS
To: - D/R for N From: - MT. 4.
Sgt. Barends 33OB.11
Appended is an extract from a report received from S.T.S. 51 in respect of the a/m student who was at that school from 18-4-43 - 24-4-43:-
"This NCO did not like heights, and was quite unhappy on the training apparatus. He carried out the training very well, however, and his three descents were good. He did not seem to be affected by altitude in the enclosed space of the Aircraft. He was given instruction and practice on the use of the "S Phone" and seemed quite confident of his ability to operate
THREE DESCENTS 1ST CLASS
33 O.B.11. Although he was inclined to be rather noisy when he first arrived at this school, he soon calmed down, and is now quite well behaved.
He is companionable, good humoured, and has confidence in his own abilities. He goes to every dance, and thoroughly enjoys himself, both on the floor and in the bar. Sometimes he is a little unsteady on his feet when returning home, but is not quarrelsome, nor does he get up late the following morning. He is very fond of the society of women.
His confidence in his own abilities may have been greatly strengthened by his former experiences with the Boche. As a Dutch mounted policeman, after the occupation of his country, he was stationed in a village in the Eindhoven region near the border, and has related many incidents to the security personnel, in which he found it very easy to hoodwink the Boche. He may have to be watched for over-confidence.
C.S.M.
Cpl.
STS-52 21 May 43
He is companionable, good humoured, and has confidence in his own abilities. He goes to every dance, and thoroughly enjoys himself, both on the floor and in the bar. Sometimes he is a little unsteady on his feet when returning home, but is not quarrelsome, nor does he get up late the following morning. He is very fond of the society of women.
His confidence in his own abilities may have been greatly strengthened by his former experiences with the Boche. As a Dutch mounted policeman, after the occupation of his country, he was stationed in a village in the Eindhoven region near the border, and has related many incidents to the security personnel, in which he found it very easy to hoodwink the Boche. He may have to be watched for over-confidence.
C.S.M.
Cpl.
STS-52 21 May 43
Form T.4.
FINISHING REPORT
Party No. WX/17
S.T.S. No. 34
School No. 33OB.11.
NAME BY WHICH KNOWN: Sgt. BARENDS.
GRADE:
Particulars of Finishing Training Given: Two week course.
REPORT: Little academic intelligence, slow-witted but practical and cunning. Stolid, self-opinionated and self-indulgent. Showed little interest in security, took few notes, and when tested knew little about the subject.
Must work under an experienced and strong organiser.
Codes report: Revision of Playfair on conventions already arranged, and Double Transposition. Envelope opening. Excellent - routine practice required.
Date: 1st September 1943. Lt. Col.
Commandant, Group B, STS.
FINISHING REPORT
Party No. WX/17
S.T.S. No. 34
School No. 33OB.11.
NAME BY WHICH KNOWN: Sgt. BARENDS.
GRADE:
Particulars of Finishing Training Given: Two week course.
REPORT: Little academic intelligence, slow-witted but practical and cunning. Stolid, self-opinionated and self-indulgent. Showed little interest in security, took few notes, and when tested knew little about the subject.
Must work under an experienced and strong organiser.
Codes report: Revision of Playfair on conventions already arranged, and Double Transposition. Envelope opening. Excellent - routine practice required.
Date: 1st September 1943. Lt. Col.
Commandant, Group B, STS.
MT3/2665 2nd October, 1943
To: DR for N. MT.3
96 Hour Scheme - 7/WX/17/101
BARENDS...………………..33.OB.11
Herewith one copy of the Duty Officer's report, the student's own report and the Police and Contact's report in respect of the above mentioned student who took part in a 96 Hour Scheme in the Bristol area from 30-8-43 to 4-9-43. Will you please return the Police and Contact's reports as soon as possible after perusal.
AD.
To: DR for N. MT.3
96 Hour Scheme - 7/WX/17/101
BARENDS...………………..33.OB.11
Herewith one copy of the Duty Officer's report, the student's own report and the Police and Contact's report in respect of the above mentioned student who took part in a 96 Hour Scheme in the Bristol area from 30-8-43 to 4-9-43. Will you please return the Police and Contact's reports as soon as possible after perusal.
AD.
NL/TS/130 6th October 1943
To: MT.3 From: NL
As requested by your MT3/2665 of 2 Oct 43, I return herewith police and contact's reports relating to BARENDS' 96-hour Scheme.
To: MT.3 From: NL
As requested by your MT3/2665 of 2 Oct 43, I return herewith police and contact's reports relating to BARENDS' 96-hour Scheme.
FVS/4607 12th November 1943
To: N From: O.C. Group "6" S.T.S.
33OB 13 - Barends
Reference your NL/TS/147 dated 10th October 1943.
You are correct in understanding that arrangements have been made for revisionary W/T training at the Group "C" schools. It is agreed that a/m student shall proceed to S.T.S. 6 on the 29th November for this course.
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Please also inform us whether it is your intention that he remains at the school for the whole two months before proceeding to the field, in order that a suitable training programme can be drawn up.
Lieutenant Colonel
O.C. Group "C" S.T.S.
Copy to: M.S.
O.O. S.T.S. 52
O.C. S.T.S. 5
THIS IS A COPY ORGINAL DOCUMENT RETAINED IN DEPARTMENT UNDER SECTION 3(4) OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS ACT 1958.
To: N From: O.C. Group "6" S.T.S.
33OB 13 - Barends
Reference your NL/TS/147 dated 10th October 1943.
You are correct in understanding that arrangements have been made for revisionary W/T training at the Group "C" schools. It is agreed that a/m student shall proceed to S.T.S. 6 on the 29th November for this course.
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Please also inform us whether it is your intention that he remains at the school for the whole two months before proceeding to the field, in order that a suitable training programme can be drawn up.
Lieutenant Colonel
O.C. Group "C" S.T.S.
Copy to: M.S.
O.O. S.T.S. 52
O.C. S.T.S. 5
THIS IS A COPY ORGINAL DOCUMENT RETAINED IN DEPARTMENT UNDER SECTION 3(4) OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS ACT 1958.
COPY. Orig: copy in KOOPS' pers. file.
NL/TS/164 1 st December 1943
To: O.C. "C" Group From: NL
33.K.1 - Sgt. KOOPS
33.OB.11 - Sgt. BARENDS
Can arrangements please be made for the a/m students to proceed to S.T.S. 5 on Monday, 6th December 1943.
Sgt. KOOPS left S.T.S. 5 in order to go to the field, owing to a change of plans he was unable to go and will now be kept back until the beginning of January.
Sgt. BARENDS, who was to have gone to S.T.S. 5 on the 29th, was delayed as there was a possibility of him departing shortly for the field.
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It would be appreciated if arrangements could be made for him to practice W.T. whilst there.
THIS IS A COPY ORGINAL DOCUMENT RETAINED IN DEPARTMENT UNDER SECTION 3(4) OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS ACT 1958.
NL/TS/164 1 st December 1943
To: O.C. "C" Group From: NL
33.K.1 - Sgt. KOOPS
33.OB.11 - Sgt. BARENDS
Can arrangements please be made for the a/m students to proceed to S.T.S. 5 on Monday, 6th December 1943.
Sgt. KOOPS left S.T.S. 5 in order to go to the field, owing to a change of plans he was unable to go and will now be kept back until the beginning of January.
Sgt. BARENDS, who was to have gone to S.T.S. 5 on the 29th, was delayed as there was a possibility of him departing shortly for the field.
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It would be appreciated if arrangements could be made for him to practice W.T. whilst there.
THIS IS A COPY ORGINAL DOCUMENT RETAINED IN DEPARTMENT UNDER SECTION 3(4) OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS ACT 1958.
Orig: in KOOPS' pers. file
COPY.
FVS.5157 3rd December 1943
Subject - Movements, Students
To: O.C. S.T.S. 5 From: O.C. Group "C" S.T.S.
33K.1 - KOOPS
OB11 - BARENDS
The a/m students will proceed to the school under your command by the train leaving Waterloo at 15.45 hrs. arriving Guildford at 16.26 hrs on Monday, 6th December.
Sgt. BARENDS is a fully trained W/T Operator, but should be given a revisionary course, together with daily skeds to S.T.S. 52
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Sgt. KOOPS is already known to you.
(Sgd.) S.B. SPOONERS
Lieutenant Colonel
O.C. Group "C" S.T.S.
Copy: NL ((Railway warrants enclosed herewith)
THIS IS A COPY ORGINAL DOCUMENT RETAINED IN DEPARTMENT UNDER SECTION 3(4) OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS ACT 1958.
COPY.
FVS.5157 3rd December 1943
Subject - Movements, Students
To: O.C. S.T.S. 5 From: O.C. Group "C" S.T.S.
33K.1 - KOOPS
OB11 - BARENDS
The a/m students will proceed to the school under your command by the train leaving Waterloo at 15.45 hrs. arriving Guildford at 16.26 hrs on Monday, 6th December.
Sgt. BARENDS is a fully trained W/T Operator, but should be given a revisionary course, together with daily skeds to S.T.S. 52
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Sgt. KOOPS is already known to you.
(Sgd.) S.B. SPOONERS
Lieutenant Colonel
O.C. Group "C" S.T.S.
Copy: NL ((Railway warrants enclosed herewith)
THIS IS A COPY ORGINAL DOCUMENT RETAINED IN DEPARTMENT UNDER SECTION 3(4) OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS ACT 1958.
1st May 1945
CITATION
Subject: 2nd/Lieut. Jacob BEEKMAN
No. 2761, Royal Netherlands Army
This officer was sent to the field as a W/T Operator on 28 Aug 1944, as one of a party of three. He was parachuted blind (vis. without reception) into enemy occupied HOLLAND, with mission to contact the R.V.V. Resistance organisation and act as W/T link between the organisation and S.F. HQ.
On arrival, he was appointed to act as W/T Operator to the resistance Commander of the SALLAND district of East HOLLAND, and despite narrow escapes which necessitated his going underground for a period he continued to carry out this task right up to 9 April 45 when overrun by advancing Allied forces.
During his long mission carried out under most difficult conditions subject continued to display the steadfastness which enabled him to finish the job with the transmission of important operational traffic in the period immediately prior to liberation.
CITATION
Subject: 2nd/Lieut. Jacob BEEKMAN
No. 2761, Royal Netherlands Army
This officer was sent to the field as a W/T Operator on 28 Aug 1944, as one of a party of three. He was parachuted blind (vis. without reception) into enemy occupied HOLLAND, with mission to contact the R.V.V. Resistance organisation and act as W/T link between the organisation and S.F. HQ.
On arrival, he was appointed to act as W/T Operator to the resistance Commander of the SALLAND district of East HOLLAND, and despite narrow escapes which necessitated his going underground for a period he continued to carry out this task right up to 9 April 45 when overrun by advancing Allied forces.
During his long mission carried out under most difficult conditions subject continued to display the steadfastness which enabled him to finish the job with the transmission of important operational traffic in the period immediately prior to liberation.
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