Liberation Memorial Wirdum
This memorial commemorates the liberation of Wirdum, on 20 April 1945. 180 Canadian soldiers and 27 tanks stayed here until 6 May 1945.
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Source
- Text: Bert Deelman
- Photos: Bert Deelman (1, 2, 3, 4), Nico Nienhuis (5)
- Nationaal Comité 4 en 5 mei
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