3. Warpocketbook and Identification Tag of Pieter Buitendijk - Zwijndrecht
This is the warpocketbook and the identification tag of Pieter Buitendijk. Pieter was born on 1 September 1918 in Zwijndrecht. His parents were Jan Buitendijk and Barbera Verveer. Pieter attended the 7th grade of primary school. He worked as a factory laborer. On 5 April 1938, Pieter was called up as a regular conscript of the 1938 draft from Zwijndrecht. He was assigned to the 2nd Regiment of Hussars. On 24 February 1939, he received the qualification: exceptionally skilled hand‑grenade thrower. On 3 April 1939, he was transferred to 1‑4 R.H. On 1 July 1939, he went on extended leave, and one day later he was reassigned to the 2nd Regiment of Hussars. On 29 August 1939, conscripted soldier Buitendijk was called up again due to the General Mobilization. On 18 December 1939, Pieter Buitendijk was appointed as a conscripted trumpeter.
He served as a soldier during May 1940, although it is unclear where. The 2nd Regiment of Hussars was deployed near Dordrecht in May 1940, so it is likely that Pieter Buitendijk fought in Dordrecht during those days. On 25 May 1940, he was granted extended leave.
