Overloon War Chronicles Foundation will post photos of all the faces known so far at the graves at Overloon War Cemetery on 4 & 5 May. Currently, thanks to the intensive search by various researchers, more than half of the 281 photos have already been found. All of you are welcome to visit the cemetery these days and reflect on our freedom.
A number of foundations and working groups, trying to retrieve photographs and stories of soldiers, have joined forces in their search for even more information about the last days of those soldiers killed in World War II. "Through the media we want to make an appeal for this, including in England, but as foundations we will also look at how we can help each other even better.”Especially in matching information of the soldiers buried at the various war cemeteries. “For example, one foundation has a lot of information about one regiment, while another knows more about another regiment or about a soldier."
The initiative for this was started by the Stichting Herdenkingsmonument Militairen – Monument of Tolerance – from Haelen. "What we can do together, we will do together. That way we can strengthen each other. The basis for a nice cooperation has been laid.”
We are proud to announce that our website about the servicemen buried at Overloon War Cemetery is now also available in English. This new feature allows visitors from all over the world to view information about these brave men and learn about their stories, the Battle of Overloon and our projects.
24 December, 15:00 - A buzz of activity at the English cemetery in Overloon.
While the veterans from Boxmeer set up the candles, the first visitors are already walking across the cemetery. The members of our Overloon War Chronicles Foundation, together with the volunteers, are finalising the preparations for that evening.
Accompanied by Christmas music and beautiful tunes, candles were placed by all the fallen soldiers and they were commemorated with honour.
Our foundation consists of a diverse number of volunteers who together take care of all the activities and projects we initiate. We would like to introduce the team to you.
At school, Frederick used to be often looked at strangely; he looked different from most children, as Freddie has a deformity on his hand that makes it look like he has two thumbs on one hand. This deformity earned him the nickname 'Freddie Two Thumbs'.
