Commemoration liberation of Overloon on 12 and 13 October 2024

This year we celebrate and commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Overloon (14 October 1944). Many servicemen, as well as residents of the area, did not survive the Battle of Overloon or were displaced or wounded. In the weekend of 12 and 13 October, we want to celebrate this commemoration. It will be a special commemoration, for which preparations are in full progress. The precise details will follow but for now we can announce the following in advance. On Saturday 12 October, after the book presentation on the Overloon civilian victims by Kamil Aerts, we will organise an informal gathering at the British War Cemetery in Overloon for British families and the adopters of their grave, followed by a “Meet and Greet” in the Pit. This will also be joined by the British families of the graves in Venray. Sunday 13 October will be marked by official commemorations in the church and on 14 October Square in Overloon and at the British War Cemetery in Overloon.

If you are aware as an adopter or friend of the arrival of a British family, we would love to hear from you.

We would also like to get in touch with British families planning to visit Overloon this weekend in October.
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