Memorials Battle of Merkem

Memorial plaques at the front of the former city hall, in remembrance of:

- The 9th Line Regiment and the Battle of Merkem on 28 April 1918.

- The 11th Line Regiment and the Battle of Merkem on 17 April 1918.
The battles where the regiment was involved in, are mentioned on the memorial: LIEGE – IJZER – DIKSMUIDE – ANTWERPEN – DE LEIE – STADENBERG – MERKEM.

- The 13th Line Regiment and the Battle of Merkem on 17 April 1918.
The battles where the regiment was involved in, are mentioned on the memorial: NAMUR – TERMONDE – YSER – MERCKEM – ZARREN – HANDZAME.

- The 1st Regiment of the 4th Infantry and the Battle of Merkem on 17 April 1918.

- The Unit Wireless Telegraphy of the Belgian Army who was responsible for the communication during the First World War.

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Source

• Text: Luc Van Waeyenberge
• Photos: Luc van Waeyenberge