After 111 years, the name of missing soldier Valère Vanden Abeele appears on the war memorial of Kwaremont

The name of Valère Vanden Abeele has been added to the Kwaremont war memorial after 111 years. Initially believed to be missing in action during World War I, it was discovered he died of tuberculosis in a French hospital. His family had long been unaware of his fate. The plaque was unveiled in the presence of his descendants, marking a significant moment in honoring his memory. The discovery was made by Godfried Verplanken, who found Vanden Abeele's death certificate, revealing he passed away on May 21, 1915, in Mussidan, France. The family expressed that his early discharge from combat indicated a serious condition. The addition of his name to the memorial is seen as a fitting tribute.