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Memorials Gedeputeerdenpoort Nijmegen

There are a number of plaques in the Gedeputeerdenpoort:

The first two commemorates World War II (1941-1945) and the post-war conflict (1945-1949) in the Dutch Indies.

The third commemorates 50th Anniversary Victory. Text on the plaque:

TO CELEBRATE
VICTORY
IN N.W. EUROPE

MAY 5TH
1945

MAY 5TH
1995

THEIR NAMES LIVETH FOR EVERMORE


The fourth one commemorates Market Garden:

TO COMMEMORATE
THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY
OPERATION MARKET GARDEN

17TH SEPT. 1944

17TH SEPT. 1994

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM


The plaques are only accessible when the city hall gate is open.

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Source

  • Text: Fedor de Vries en Jimmy Hilgen
  • Photos: Jimmy Hilgen

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