Børge Johannes Lauritsen
Danish resistance member
About Børge Johannes Lauritsen
Lived 1916 – 1944 (aged 27). Børge Johannes Lauritsen was a Danish, known for Danish resistance movement.
Børge Johannes Lauritsen (22 October 1916 – 23 June 1944) was a merchant and member of the Danish resistance executed by the German occupying power.
Biography On 23 June 1944 Lauritsen and seven other members of the resistance were executed in Ryvangen
After his death The January 1945 issue of the resistance newspaper Frit Danmark (Free Denmark) reported on the execution of the eight resistance members including Lauritsen.
On 26 June 1945 Lauritsen as well as Jørgen Rydder, who was executed with him and like him born in Års, were buried in their home town.
A memorial stone for Lauritsen and 90 other resistance members also exhumed in Ryvangen and buried in their respective home towns was laid down in Ryvangen Memorial Park. thumb
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Who was Børge Johannes Lauritsen?
Danish resistance member
When was Børge Johannes Lauritsen born?
Børge Johannes Lauritsen was born on 22 October 1916 in Aars.
When did Børge Johannes Lauritsen die?
Børge Johannes Lauritsen died on 23 June 1944 in Ryvangs Allé.
What was Børge Johannes Lauritsen known for?
Børge Johannes Lauritsen was known for Danish resistance movement.
What nationality was Børge Johannes Lauritsen?
Børge Johannes Lauritsen was Danish.
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