"Joe's Bridge" Lommel Things to Do Tip by vichatherly

Just outside Lommel is the bridge where the start of the "Market" part of Operation Market Garden began on 17 September 1944.

The bridge is named after Lieutenant-Colonel J.O.E (Joe) Vandeleur, who commanded the Irish Guards infantry, who together with the Irish Guards armour, commanded by his cousin, Lieutenant-Colonel G.A.D (Giles) Vandeleur took the bridge on 10 September 1944.

There is a plaque by the bridge.