Belgian WWII Volunteer Simon Aschille – 2nd Infantry Brigade

A unique and complete document set belonging to a Belgian WWII volunteer soldier Simon Aschille who served in the 2nd Infantry Brigade  from January 19 to May 8, 1945. This extraordinary collection includes official papers, emblems, and period photographs, offering a rare glimpse into the experience of a wartime volunteer during the final months of WWII, he also served after the war so several papers are postwar dated. Highlights of the collection: Service records from the 2nd Infantry Brigade, formed in January 1945 in the Ronse-Oudenaarde region. Document that shows he was awarded with two military medals (not included physically, but mentioned in documents): WWII Commemorative Medal with crossed swords and Volunteer Service Medal WWII. The group includes some very nice photos, his dogtags and uniform insignia. Also his personal diary.

• Historical background: The soldier was one of the 53,000 Belgians who voluntarily enlisted after the liberation in September 1944.

• Full account of the brigade’s deployment: Training took place in Northern Ireland (Ulster) using former U.S. military camps, under British instructors, before returning to Belgium between July and November 1945.

• Excellent condition – documents preserved and complete, ideal for collectors, historians, or museum display.