American War Grave Deinze
Raymond Opsomer emmigrate to America in 1910. When the US declared war, Raymond felt it was his duty to join the American army. He was assigned to the 113th Infantry Regiment of the 33rd Division. He perished in the Battle of Amiens on 12 August 1918 at Vaux-sur-Somme (F).
At the request of his family, his body was returned to Deinze following the war.
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Source
- Text: Luc Van Waeyenberge
- Photos: Luc van Waeyenberge
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