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Francis Cammaerts (16 June 1916 – 3 July 2006)

Francis was born in London and raised in Radlett in Hertfordshire, the son of Professor Emile Cammaerts, a Belgian poet ..... more from Wikipedia

The great oak tree in our family has fallen. This grandfather has lost his last grandfather ….. see more from the Guardian tribute written by Francis' nephew Michael Morpurgo.

Michael Morpurgo has written a book (in the Mouth of the Wolf) based on the life of Francis and his brother Pieter.  Also read the Guardian article by Michael Morpurgo.

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