Memorial Villa Claes

On 29 June 1944, German troops attacked the villa on Sint-Jansberg in Zelem. The leaders of the Secret Army had sought refuge there after their escape from Hasselt prison. The villa was set on fire and only two resistance members were able to escape. Six resistance fighters were shot dead on the spot and the others were captured and taken to concentration camps

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Source

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