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Memorial 7th Amoured Division ('Desert Rats') & 79th Armoured Division ('Hobart's Funnies')

The text on the memorial is:
In remembrance of those who fought and died for our freedom.

Followed by the names of 17 soldiers who were killed.

Since January 21, 2020, the monument has also had an information board with photos and text relating to the liberation of St. Joost on January 20 and 21.

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Source

  • Text: Arjan Vrieze & Har Gootzen
  • Photos: Arjan Vrieze (1, 2), Har Gootzen (3, 4)