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Monument Schutzenverein Wester

This memorial was erected by the riflemen's association (Schützenverein) "Wester" in the municipality of Ochtrup. The monument consists of a semicircular wall with restored nameplates, stylized iron crosses and Stahlhelm relief with a laurel wreath on the cross. The monument commemorates the fallen and missing from the two world wars from the hamlet "Wester".

The inscription on the monument reads;
"In faithful memory of the brothers who stayed far from home. Schuttersvereniging Wester"

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Source

  • Text: Bjorn Van Marle
  • Photos: Bjorn van Marle

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