Memorial for Captain-Commander Pierre Van Damme

Pierre Van Damme was Captain Commander of the 1st Regiment of the Colonial Army.
On October 24, 1917, he was hit by a bullet in the chest during a fight in Saïdi-Mahengé. He died at the age of 30.

This memorial plaque hangs on the wall of the Léopold barracks.

"10E regt. de Ligne
In memory of
Captain commanding
Pierre Van Damme
Last Belgian officer
Killed in Saïdi
East Africa
Germany
October 24, 1917

Congolese Remembrance League

1st Troop Regiment
Belgian Colonials

Arlonais colonial circle "

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Source

• Text: Marie-Christine Vinck
• Photos: Marie-Christine Vinck