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DirkWi
March 29, 2026
Hiking
The name "17 October forest" refers to the day in 1918 when Lauwe was liberated.
On that day, Lieutenant George William Edendale WHITEHEAD & Second Lieutenant Reginald Hopkin Hill GRIFFITHS M.C. were shot down from the air by a German machine gun.
They died on the field of "Farm Verbrugge".
Source: information board on site
On that day, Lieutenant George William Edendale WHITEHEAD & Second Lieutenant Reginald Hopkin Hill GRIFFITHS M.C. were shot down from the air by a German machine gun.
They died on the field of "Farm Verbrugge".
Source: information board on site
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Elevation 40 m
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Monday 26 October
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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.
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