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Memorial Battle at the Albert Canal

This plaque on the Memorial Park in Oostham commemorates the battle on the Albert Canal of Belgian troops against the German army on 19 May 1940.

This plaque was originally located under a bridge over the Albert Canal.

DE BOECK Kamiel
DECROOS Octave
DE MENTEN DE HORNE Georges
GOSSENS Jean-Baptiste
RENDERS Firmin
SARTENAAR Albert
STIPS Charles
VANDER BEKEN Paul

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Source

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

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