War Memorial Kesternich
This memorial commemorates the residents of Kesternich who were killed or missing in World War I and World War II.
In 1993, a plaque was attached to the war memorial of Kesternich. It commemorates the 78th "Lighting" Infantry Division and the 272. Volksgrenadier-Division which fought against each other in the fierce 'Battles of Kesternich', from December 1944 to February 1945.
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Source
- Text: Peter Valstar
- Photos: Peter Valstar
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