Arnhem Commemorations 20 september 2012
Today STIWOT-volunteer Arjan Vrieze went out with his guests Harry Dicken, veteran of the 10th battalion and his grandson James. First we went to the Landing zones S, X and Z. Then to the memorial in Heelsum. The Airborne Museum in Oosterbeek was next.
Pegasus flag at home
Airborne museum
Lunch at Schoonoord. Our neighbour was John Bosley of 11th battalion
Via the Jack Baskeyfield memorial tree to the bridge
Via Supply Dropping Point V back to the Old Church in Oosterbeek
Harry once donated this kneeling pad to the church. It was made by himself.
Meeting Arnhem Veterans Club
Lydia Hendriksen and Tanno Pieterse of Lest We Forget received Royal Decorations
Pegasus flag at home
Airborne museum
Lunch at Schoonoord. Our neighbour was John Bosley of 11th battalion
Via the Jack Baskeyfield memorial tree to the bridge
Via Supply Dropping Point V back to the Old Church in Oosterbeek
Harry once donated this kneeling pad to the church. It was made by himself.
Meeting Arnhem Veterans Club
Lydia Hendriksen and Tanno Pieterse of Lest We Forget received Royal Decorations
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- Published on: 20-09-2012 19:44:06
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