Achille Vander Taelen

Achille Vander Taelen was a Dutch soldier who served in World War I. He was born in 1885 and died in 1945. Vander Taelen was a private in the Dutch army and saw action in several battles. He was wounded twice and received several medals for his service. Vander Taelen was also a writer and kept a diary during the war. His diary was later published as a book. Vander Taelen is remembered as a hero of the war and his diary is considered an important historical document.