Lessen, Joseph, approximately 1896-
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Heroic Belgian Boy, Joseph Lessen, Undated
Item — Box 2: Series 1000.171.2 [Barcode: 000022793065], Page: 55, item: 2
Identifier: 1000.171.2.90
Scope and Contents
W. C. A. 146. No. 63. Heroic Belgian boy, Joseph Lessen, 18 years old, has penetrated the German lines on ten occasions and has brought about the arrrest of eleven spies. Lessen was decorated by King Albert, receiving the Order of Leopold. He has since been proposed for the Legion of Honor.
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Other: Undated