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On Monday, August 24, the young Georges Hancotte, towards the end of the afternoon, comes on foot from Franière to Floreffe.
Just before the forest of Nangot, two blocks are split by a narrow alley. Georges sees some French soldiers sitting there and perhaps he speaks to them? We don't know...
Arriving here, at the foot of the Abbey, he stops to let a German patrol of horsemen pass by. The French probably noticed these and a German sub-official asks Georges if he has seen French soldiers... He replies he doesn't...
For that lie, the German draws his gun and coldly shoots Georges. It's 5 p.m.
This cross reminds us of this tragic event.

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Author: Wizpr.guide

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