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Monument Footballers Battalion Flers

First World War (1914-1918)

Rue Principale, 80360 Flers

France Hauts-de-France Flers

Monument Footballers Battalion Flers #1

Monument Footballers Battalion Flers #2

Monument Footballers Battalion Flers #3

Monument Footballers Battalion Flers #4

Monument Footballers Battalion Flers #5

This memorial has been erected in memory of the players, staff and supporters of Clapton Orient Football Club who served in the 17th Battalion of the Middlesex Regiment.

Three players from this football club died in 1916 during the First World War. Their names are mentioned on the monument.

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Text: TracesOfWar
Photos: Koos Winkelman

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50.04784216, 2.82172577

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