Oude Willem

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Oude Willem (Old William) is named a 19th century shepherd who used the heath for grazing. There are about 15 houses on the Frisian side, and 10 on the Drenthe side.[2]

There is a monument for the crew of the bomber Halifax B11. W231 who were shot down on 22 November 1943, and crashed in Oude Willem.[3]

References

  1. ANWB Topografische Atlas Nederland, Topografische Dienst and ANWB, 2005.
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