TracesOfWar needs your help! Every euro, pound or dollar you contribute greatly supports the continuation of this website. Go to stiwot.nl and donate!

Memorial Indian Army Hollebeke

Memorial to commemorate all soldiers of the Indian Army who died in Belgium during the First World War.
Text on the monument: "ON THIS SPOT, ON OCTOBER 26, 1914, / TROOPS OF THE INDIAN ARMY / WERE DEPLOYED IN WORLD WAR ONE / FOR THE FIRST TIME, WHEN THEY / ENGAGED IN BATTLE ON THE LINE / HOLLEBEKE – WIJTSCHATE – MESEN".

Do you have more information about this location? Inform us!

Source

  • Text: Luc Van Waeyenberge
  • Photos: Luc van Waeyenberge