War Memorial Villers-sur-Lesse

The monument to the First World War is located along the Route Nationale.
At the top is a soldier looking ahead with a flag in his arm, statue of J. Jeanmart.
Below 3 stars per side

On the middle part:
1914 - 1918
The flag and the cross
glory and hope
Honor and recognition
to our dear soldiers
Heroic defenders of the Belgian flag
pride emblem of
courage and bloodshed
Precious as pure gold
memory of our mourning and our misfortunes "

Below are the names of the 4 fallen soldiers from the village.
Arthur RULKIN died in the Battle of Keyem on October 18, 1914
Emile RADOUX died in Houtem in the battle of October 1918
Joseph WILLEM fought the entire war and died in hospital in late November 1918
Emile DUMONT was captured and died of deprivation after the war

"The first of the social virtues
is dedication to the fatherland "

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Source

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