Deaths in the 1940s

Adrien Blomme

1878–1940 (age 62)

Ixelles Cemetery

Belgian architect who contributed to the architectural development of Belgium in the early 20th century.

Alexander Genrikhovich Shapron du Larre

1883–1947 (age 64)

Ixelles Cemetery

Alexander Genrikhovich Shapron du Larre was a member of the Russian émigré community whose steadfast spirit fostered c...

Reinhold Eckardt

1918–1942 (age 24)

Lommel German war cemetery

German military personnel who died during World War II in 1942.

Wilhelm-Ferdinand Galland

1914–1943 (age 29)

Lommel German war cemetery

Wilhelm-Ferdinand Galland was an airman remembered for his courageous service during World War II.

Pierre Abattucci

1871–1942 (age 71)

Ixelles Cemetery

Belgian painter who contributed to the artistic heritage of Belgium.

Louis Begault

1891–1945 (age 54)

Ixelles Cemetery

Louis Begault was a politician committed to advancing social well-being and democratic ideals.

Marina Shafrova-Marutaev

1908–1942 (age 34)

Ixelles Cemetery

Soviet-born resistance fighter who died fighting against Nazi occupation in 1942.

Peter Sergeevich Shorin

1866–1940 (age 74)

Ixelles Cemetery

Peter Sergeevich Shorin was a military officer whose loyalty and sense of duty guided him through tumultuous years.

Anna Vladimirovna Tcherbatova

1879–1942 (age 63)

Ixelles Cemetery

Woman of Russian heritage who lived through the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Paul Cartuyvels

1872–1940 (age 68)

Braives

Paul Cartuyvels was a Braives politician remembered for his steady public service until 1940.

John L. Jerstad

1918–1943 (age 25)

Ardennes American Cemetery and Memorial

American military personnel who died in service during World War II in 1943.

Noah Levin-Epstein

1921–1944 (age 23)

Ardennes American Cemetery and Memorial

Noah Levin-Epstein was a fighter pilot who gave his life in 1944 and lies at the Ardennes American Cemetery and Memorial...

James Redmond

1901–1944 (age 43)

Ardennes American Cemetery and Memorial

American military personnel who died in service during World War II in 1944.

Henri Pohl

1909–1943 (age 34)

Saint-Ghislain

Henri Pohl was a physician in Saint-Ghislain whose compassionate care lasted until 1943.

Leroy A. Schreiber

1917–1944 (age 27)

Ardennes American Cemetery and Memorial

American military officer who died in service during World War II in 1944.

Omer Vermandele

1895–1944 (age 49)

Lichtervelde

Omer Vermandele was a resistance fighter honored in Lichtervelde after his death in 1944.

Marcel Betbèze

1913–1944 (age 31)

Belgian Military Cemetery De Panne

Belgian soldier who died in service during World War II in 1944.

Honoré-Joseph Coppieters

1874–1947 (age 73)

St Bavo's Cathedral

Honoré-Joseph Coppieters was a Catholic priest at St Bavo's Cathedral remembered for his pastoral care until 1947.

René Gobert

1894–1943 (age 49)

Tir national

French resistance fighter who opposed Nazi occupation during World War II.

Régis Deleuze

1922–1945 (age 23)

Evere Cemetery

Régis Deleuze was an aircraft pilot honored at Evere Cemetery after his death in 1945.

August Van Cauwelaert

1885–1945 (age 60)

Schoonselhof

Belgian writer whose literary works enriched Belgian cultural heritage.

Alexandre Struys

1852–1941 (age 89)

Schoonselhof

Alexandre Struys was a painter celebrated for his evocative works who died in 1941 and rests in Schoonselhof.

Emilie Speth

1891–1945 (age 54)

Schoonselhof

Belgian politician who advanced democratic principles and public service.

Paul de Cauwer

1900–1949 (age 49)

Schoonselhof

Paul de Cauwer was a publisher whose influence endured until his death in 1949; he lies at Schoonselhof.

Leopold De Vries

1866–1940 (age 74)

Schoonselhof

Belgian figure commemorated at Schoonselhof Cemetery.

John Mungo-Park

1918–1941 (age 23)

Adinkerke Military Cemetery

John Mungo-Park was a flying ace honored at Adinkerke Military Cemetery after his death in 1941.

Ota Fried

1908–1944 (age 36)

Adinkerke Military Cemetery

Soldier who served and sacrificed during World War II.

Marian Bartosiński

1908–1944 (age 36)

Polish military cemetery in Lommel

Marian Bartosiński was a military officer remembered at the Polish military cemetery in Lommel after his death in 1944.

Patrick Maxwell Lyon

1916–1940 (age 24)

Coxyde Military Cemetery

British military officer who served during World War II.

August Borms

1878–1946 (age 68)

Merksem

August Borms was a beloved teacher whose calm guidance left a lasting impression on his community in Merksem.

Emile Coart

1860–1943 (age 83)

Villers-l'Évêque

Belgian lawyer whose career advanced justice and the rule of law.

Paul Jaspar

1859–1945 (age 86)

Robermont Cemetery

Paul Jaspar was an architect whose thoughtful designs served his community with quiet dignity in Robermont.

Émile Berchmans

1867–1947 (age 80)

Robermont Cemetery

Belgian engraver whose artistic craftsmanship enriched Belgian cultural heritage.

Christian Simenon

1906–1947 (age 41)

Robermont Cemetery

Christian Simenon was a principled politician remembered for his steady leadership and service to the public.

Maurice Peclers

1878–1943 (age 65)

Robermont Cemetery

Belgian writer whose literary works enriched Belgian cultural and intellectual life.

Rodolphe de Warsage

1876–1940 (age 64)

Robermont Cemetery

Rodolphe de Warsage was a respected lawyer known for his thoughtful counsel and steady devotion to justice.

Hans de Winiwarter

1875–1949 (age 74)

Robermont Cemetery

Austrian embryologist whose research advanced understanding of human development.

Jacques Deruyts

1862–1945 (age 83)

Robermont Cemetery

Jacques Deruyts was a mathematician whose passion for rigorous thought inspired students and colleagues alike.

Paul Borgnet

1863–1944 (age 81)

Robermont Cemetery

Paul Borgnet was a Belgian businessperson of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Maurice Brouha

1875–1948 (age 73)

Robermont Cemetery

Maurice Brouha was a gynecologist whose compassionate care left a lasting imprint on the women he served.

Eugène Prost

1861–1940 (age 79)

Robermont Cemetery

Eugène Prost was a Belgian university teacher and academic educator.

Paul Barbe

1881–1940 (age 59)

French military cemetery of Chastre

Paul Barbe was a devoted military servicemember honored for his courage and sacrifice.

Teddy Blenkinsop

1920–1945 (age 25)

Meensel-Kiezegem

Teddy Blenkinsop was military personnel who served and died during World War II.

Szmul Potasznik

1909–1943 (age 34)

Enclosure of the Executed

Szmul Potasznik was a resistance fighter remembered for his bravery and unwavering commitment to justice.

Etrusco Benci

1905–1943 (age 38)

Enclosure of the Executed

Etrusco Benci was an Italian partisan executed during World War II.

Paul Brouha

1910–1943 (age 33)

Enclos des fusillés

Paul Brouha was a resistance fighter honored for his selfless bravery in defense of human dignity.

Fernand Jacquet

1888–1947 (age 59)

Leval-Chaudeville

Fernand Jacquet was a Belgian aircraft pilot of the early aviation era.

Leonie Van den Dijck

1875–1949 (age 74)

Onkerzele

Leonie Van den Dijck was a seer whose compassionate counsel comforted many during uncertain times.

Jean Haust

1868–1946 (age 78)

Cemetery of Sainte-Walburge

Jean Haust was a Belgian university teacher and academic scholar.

François Maréchal

1861–1945 (age 84)

Cemetery of Sainte-Walburge

François Maréchal was a painter whose luminous renderings of Charleroi life provided solace and inspiration across cha...