Memorial Commemorative Shelter "Le Grèbe" Waregem

The Kleithoeve, inhabited for decades by the Decraene family, experienced a drama in the First World War. During the liberation of Waregem, a shell fell on this farm, killing half of the Decraene family. The injured mother was taken away by the Germans. Her body was never recovered.

During the Second World War, the Kleithoekhoeve was the shelter of the resistance, also called resistance. The Secret Army had its base here.
In the communication, the farm was given the pseudonym 'Le Grèbe'.
Alois Decraene, grandfather of the current resident, was also an active member of the resistance.

In 2002 a commemorative plaque was unveiled against the new parking, referring to the resistance activities in the farm during the Second World War.

At the top is the emblem of the resistance and the image of a grebe (grèbe).
Below that the text:
" Secret Belgian Army.
Zone III.
Shelter "Le Grebe"
During the German occupation, this farm, inhabited by the Decraene family, was put at the service of the Secret Belgian Army and occupied by the Belgian Underground Forces from May 1944 until the liberation."

The second part of the record contains some secret messages in French.
" B.B.C. London. Here are some personal messages.
Message for little Berthe:
6/1/44. Pre-alarm: "The foliage of the trees hides the old mill."
6/8/44. Sabotage: " Salomon has put on his big clogs "
Message for Barthelemy:
9-9-44. parachute mobilization…"

Source: Senior Network

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