Tribute to blind soldier who pointed out ‘unknown soldier’

De Bruggeling died in 1951 and is buried in Oostkamp.

An info panel will now be placed next to his tombstone. Because the man is not only known for his heroic deed. In 1922, 100 years ago, he was chosen to designate an unknown soldier from 5 anonymous graves, who was later interred at the Congress Column in Brussels.

The municipality of Oostkamp thinks it is important that he is not forgotten.