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Monument Lucien George Vandenbroeck

Memorial Lucien George Vandenbroeck

Bunker A23 of the alarm position along the Maas was located at this location.
On May 10, 1940, the bunker was attacked by the Germans. The crew of the bunker was still able to withdraw. During that retreat Private Vandenbroeck was killed by gunfire.

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