Memorial Defense Calais May 1940

This memorial commemorates the British soldiers who were killed in the battle of Calais, in May 1940. Calais was the last defense-line before Duynkerke.

Text on the memorial:
To the glory of God and in memory of all riflemen of The Kings Royal Rifle Corps, The Rifle Brigade and Queen Victorias Rifles, who fell defending Calais May 23-26 1940.

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Source

• Text: Sebastiaan Vonk
• Photos: Richard S

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