Dutch Westland Soldier

[JWL]

Hello,

Can somebody help me regarding a certain:

'Frans Haagakkers / Raayakkers / Raayakker'

He was in the Westland regiment, and died on 22-09-44.

Any help is apreciated.


J-W

[A.C.E. van T.]

Schaufe in the neigberhood of Weeze near Duisberg and Krefeld
or Weeze near Gogh (DU)Venray(NL) ?

[JWL]

I am not entirely sure... Seems like it also could ben an 'i'.

[revi]

Or

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landkreis_Scharfenwiese

?

Cheers,

Seth.

[JWL]

Or

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landkreis_Scharfenwiese

?

Cheers,

Seth.

Seth, seems like you are correct!

Maybe somebody can provide a list of actions that the Westland division participated in at the end of august?

[ordonnans]

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13-08-1944<O</O

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30-08-1944<O</O

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This must be the relevant interval.

Best regards,

Yvo.

[revi]

Uhm, any chance of seeing the other side of the card ( if you please ) ?

[revi]

..

[BramvanS]

His name is Frans Rooijakkers (I have his birthdate and birthplace).

Best wishes Bram