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War Memorial Kahler

This memorial commemorates the residents of Kahler who were killed or missing in the Second World War. One of them was an "Enrôlé de Force".

Nicolas Betz:
Born: February 02, 1914 in Kahler (Luxembourg)
Capital punishment : September 02, 1942
Execution: September 03, 1942 in Hinzert, Germany
Nicolas Betz has been sentenced to death by the German occupant as he participated actively in the general strike of August 30, 1942 in Luxembourg.

Jean-Pierre Betz:
Born: October 06, 1920 in Kahler (Luxembourg)
Enrolled by force to the Wehrmacht, missing in action in Russia. Most probably a younger brother to Nicolas Betz

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Source

  • Text: Fedor de Vries
  • Photos: Jwh
  • http://www.ons-jongen-a-meedercher.lu/archives/personnes/betz-nicolas/documents
  • http://www.ons-jongen-a-meedercher.lu/archives/personnes/betz-jean-pierre/documents

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