Arbeidseinsatz document
Below you can see a notice for reporting for the Arbeidseinsatz. The mentioned gentleman from Dordrecht was required to report to the 3rd class waiting room at Dordrecht station on January 10, 1944. From there, the person from Dordrecht would be transported to the Noordoostpolder to perform labor for the Germans. Reporting for this labor assignment was mandatory, however, many Dutch people went into hiding. The work was usually heavy, the food was poor, and individuals were treated poorly. Many Dutch men who were forced to work in labor Einsatz died from diseases, malnutrition, or as a result of combat and bombings. They were required to bring various items themselves, such as a shovel, as well as bed sheets, bicycles, utensils, and more.
