War Memorial The Patriot Herne

On 3 September 1944 Germant roops withdrew, coming from Enghien. They were attacked in the hamlet Patriot by partisans and civilians. The Germans were captured.
At that moment a retreating SS division arrived from the Geraardsbergsesteenweg. The Division rushed to the aid of the German soldiers. Fortunately, English pilots intervened.
Nevertheless, 26 civilians were killed, namely 4 resistance fighters and 23 civilians. Twenty German soldiers also died on this spot.
The fallen resistance fighters are mentioned on the first monument. The names of the citizens are listed on the second monument.

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Source

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