Bernard Eduard Samuels was officially named Barend Esriël Samuels. He was a musician, he played the flute. Because of his frequent performances abroad he decided to change his name.
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This person is commemorated on a memorial in Zeist. More information on this memorial can be found (in Dutch) on the website of the Nationaal Comité 4 en 5 mei.