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Memorial Victims 27 May 1940
(Belgium - East Flanders - Meigem)
On Monday 27 May 1940, 27 citizens were killed in the church of Meigem. They were taken prison by the Germans who terrorized Meigem and Vinkt, when the church was hit by artillery-grenades.
In total, there are 39 names written of civilians who died in May 1940.
Source
- Text: Fedor de Vries
- Photos: De Roust Jente
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Address and contactinformation
- Address:
- Pastoriestraat
Meigem - Website:
- www.vinkt.be
- WWII grade:
- 100%
- Rating:
- 40%
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