It was 80 years since the camp was liberated by French forces.
Around 30 people attended the short service on the White Rock, which was held next to the plaque to remember the 1,000 people who were deported from Guernsey to internment camps during the Second World War.
The service was organised by the Guernsey Deportees Association.
Chairwoman Jill Chubb was among the people liberated from Camp Lindele. At the time she was just five years old.
‘We have a service every year, but this is a special year, as it is 80 years,’ she said.
The service was attended by Lt-Governor Richard Cripwell, Bailiff Sir Richard McMahon and Germany’s Honorary Consul in Guernsey Chris Betley.
The service was led jointly by Catholic Dean of Guernsey Reverend Canon Chris Rutledge and Anglican Dean of Guernsey Very Reverend Tim Barker.
Mr Barker said it can be hard to understand whether reconciliation can be possible, after such terrible events take place.
‘Reconciliation can be so costly to many, but thank God it is possible and it can become a powerful and transforming reality,’ he said.
Among the audience was Carole Wheatley, nee Ashton, who is 82. Her parents, Marjorie and William Ashton, were deported, and when it happened, Mrs Ashton did not even know she was pregnant.
Mrs Wheatley was born in the camp and was only two years old when they were liberated.
She now lives in Suffolk, but has worked to ensure the internments were not forgotten.
‘I give talks to schools [in the UK] so they can understand,’ she said.
‘I also give talks to the WI. I think it is very important to remember. Most people are quite surprised when they hear about it, so it is important to talk about it.’
It was only the second time she had travelled over for the service, and she was accompanied by her daughter Jenny Doyle.
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