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War Memorial Paliseul

The monument to the two world wars is next to the Saint-Eutrope church.

The column in the middle has a cross:
"To our heroes
1914 - 1918 "
Slightly lower:
Victims of the war
1940 - 1945 "
At the top is the image of a victorious woman.
One hand rests on a shield, in the other she holds a palm branch.

To the left of the central area:
"To the children of Paliseul
Died for the Fatherland - 2 names

Died in the field of honor - 5 names
Died in captivity - 2 names
Died as a resistor "- 1 name

Right :
"To the fighters - deportees
and citizens of Paliseul
Tribute and tribute

Died in commanded service - 3 names
Civilian Casualties "- 7 names

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Source

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

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