Born at Rhisne (Rhisnes) on 22/11/1891 and died at the Yser on 07/02/1917. Son of DOLHEN Désiré and BEGUIN Félicie
Citations of 09/02/1917
A hero in the performance of his duties as a doctor, he did not hesitate to go to the aid of a wounded soldier under heavy machine-gun and rifle fire to try to save him from death.
| Jesus says there is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's neighbour. |
Knight of the Order of Leopold with palm
Croix de guerre
Yser commemorative victory medals
Medal of the city of Liège
Sources :
The monument is located along the wall of the church in Rhisnes.
Iconographic sources Yves Heraly © (All rights reserved)
