In addition, a Jokos file (number 16457) on this family is at the Amsterdam Municipal Archive. Access is subject to authorization from the Stichting Joods Maatschappelijk Werk.
Hijman Swaab (HS) was drafted into the Dutch Army on October 24th, where he began his training as a non-commissioned officer on April 1st, 1939 (Corporal on April 10th) and finished as such on July 10th, 1939. HS’s military activity ended on June 11th, 1940. On May 10th, 1940 the German Wehrmacht attacked the Netherlands, which was followed by the Dutch capitulation on May the 14th, 1940.