Execution Memorial Niederkrüchten

During the night of 26 - 27 December 1944 14 men and boys were executed on this spot in the Empter Wald. Amongst them were 13 arrested persons who were hiding for the German occupier.

L. Claessens - 19
F. Denis - 37
J. Hanno - 32
L. Janssen - 38
W. Jongen - 44
Th. Oljans - 18
W. Oljans - 21
H. Selder - 31
M. Sevenich - 16
J Tobben - 16
L. Uphus - 40
W. Winters - 18
J. Fuchs - 45
Unknown Pole

The monument is situated near Hotel Cox in Maalbroek.

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Source

• Text: Richard van Kessel
• Photos: Roos Cox-Verstappen (1, 2) & Richard van Kessel (3)
• Gedenksteen Luzenkamp