Memorial Rue Jean van Volsem 40

On the facade of house no. 40 hangs a memorial plaque, an initiative of the Local History Circle Ixelles.

"This house, a refuge for those in hiding, created by the Andries-Lassons, housed Marcel Demonceau, 3 of his agents (GL group Hotton) and 3 airmen from the RAF.

On June 30, 1943, at dawn, 200 police officers and German soldiers attacked the shelter and the neighborhood. The resistance fighters fought back fiercely for 3 hours.
Marcel Demonceau broke through the blockade and was captured after a 12-day hunt. The others surrendered after their ammunition ran out.

Were tortured and executed in Breendonk:
Maurice ANDRIES
Joseph BAUWIN
Jean CAIVEAU
Marcel DENONCEA

Died in Nazi Prison:
Edmonde LASSON, wife Andries

Escaped the Nazi prisons:
Constant FLON

Passer-by, remember that they suffered and died for you that you might live free

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Source

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