121 Sdt Joseph Albertus Bourgeois, 21 Linie Regt (Belgian Army).
Born at Denderleeuw on 18 June 1890, Joseph lived at Erembodegem at the time of his enlistment. After taking part in the actions at Antwerp, Joseph was wounded in action on the Ijzer River near Dixmude and died in the military hospital at Dunkirk on 27 October 1914. He is still buried in Dunkirk.
27 October 1914
Research by David O'Mara, Croonaert Research Services.
