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Memorial to the Martyrs of June 11, 1944 Haplincourt

A memorial to the Martyrs of June 11, 1944 was erected in memory of 7 young resistance fighters who were executed by the Germans.

The monument was inaugurated on June 16, 1946 and bears the inscription:
(translation) "To the Martyrs of June 11, 1944. The Grateful Youth of Haplincourt".
BAILLON Michel, 24 years, Sailly-au-Bois ;
MORTREUX Raymond, 18 years, Auby ;
SARAMAGNA Henri, 23 years, Famechon ;
VASSEUR Roger, 20 years, Saint-Léger-les-Authies ;
DUBUS Jean, 20 years, Arras ;
LEVEL Roger, 20 years, Fives-Lille ;
PETIT Paul, 21 years, Hébuterne

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Source

  • Text: Luc Van Waeyenberge
  • Photos: Luc Van Waeyenberge

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