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1031 - A collection of letters relating to the burial of the Resist…
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Estimate €20 - €100
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A collection of letters relating to the burial of the Resistance fighter Jacques Hoton. Son of Edmond Hoton, founder of the newspaper *Pourquoi Pas*, and a member of Groupe G. In 1941, aged 17, whilst attempting to steal an aeroplane from the Germans, he was cowardly shot dead by a traitor. A collection of 20 letters, visiting cards and telegrams from government departments, the Senate, the Front de l’Indépendance, the Scouts and friends, expressing their condolences or regretting that they were unable to attend his funeral in Ath on 24 November 1945. Signs of wear and patina. Collection of letters concerning the burial of Resistance fighter Jacques Hoton. Son of Edmond Hoton, founder of the newspaper Pourquoi Pas, and a member of Group G. In 1941, aged 17, he was shot by a traitor whilst attempting to steal an aircraft from the Germans. A collection of 20 letters, calling cards and telegrams from government departments, the Senate, the Independence Front, the Scouts and friends, offering condolences or apologising for being unable to attend his burial in Ath on 24 November 1945. Wear and patina.
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About the sale Militaria: The Belgian Army through the Ages
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Auction time 11/15/2026 at 2:00 PM
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