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Temporary Graves Canadiens

At the end of April 1945, a temporary Canadian cemetery was established in Wirdum.
In total 44 soldiers were buried there.
In 1946 the graves were cleared and transferred to the Canadian Cemetery Holten.

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Source

  • Text: Nico Nienhuis
  • Photos: Nico Nienhuis (1, 3, 4, 5), Rene Dijkstra (2)