Belgian War Graves Eksaarde

The cemetery of Eksaarde contains a collective grave of exiles from Keiem (West Flanders) who died at Eksaarde during the First World War.

The memorial plaque reads:
"Long-lasting memento

Julie WILKENS
Born in Zande 1839
Death in Exaerde 1917
Wed. P. Decat

Leo AVEREYN
Born in Beerst 1835
Death in Exaerde 1918
Wed. L. Pollentier

Louise HOOGHE
Born in Stuyvekenskerke 1847
Death in Exaerde 1918
Real. D. Van Besien

Exiles from Keyem (W.Vl.)
War 1914"

There is also a war grave of Emiel DE BLOCK, soldier 32nd line 3rd bat. 11th comp., fell on the field of honor in Terdonk on May 23, 1940.
He was killed during attacks on positions on the Ghent-Terneuzen canal during German attempts to cross the canal.

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Source

• Text: Luc Van Waeyenberge
• Photos: Luc Van Waeyenberge (1, 2), Marie-Christine Vinck (3, 4, 5)