| Legion of Campine Kempisch Legioen (KL) | |
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| Leaders | Omer Bobon (founder) [1] |
| Active regions | Campine in Limburg |
| Opponents |  German Occupying Forces |
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1 Formerly: the Belgian Legion, Reconstructed Belgian Army, and Army of Belgium | ||