Commemorative Plates Second World War Markegem
These commemorative plates are dedicated to:
- The Belgian soldiers of the 3rd, 6th, 9th and 12th Infantry Regiments who fell in this area during the 18 Days' Campaign of May 1940.
- The Belgian soldiers of the 9th Infantry Regiment and the 19th Line Regiment who fell at Markegem on 26 May 1940 during the 18 Days' Campaign of May 1940 .
- The inhabitants of Markegem who served in Napoleon’s army and fell in the Napoleonic Wars from 1803 to 1815.
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Source
- Text: Luc Van Waeyenberge
- Photos: Luc van Waeyenberge
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