Monument to the victims of the World War I - Stará Paka, Czech Republic
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World War I Memorial in Stará Paka(East Bohemia) built by villagers in memory of 53 killed fellow-citizens.
Waymark Code: WMQWEX
Location: Královéhradecký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 04/06/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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In a small park, just in front of the local primary school in Stará Paka the memorial dedicated to WW I victims is located. It consists of the statue of a young mother with a child in her arms looking into the distance. On the pedestal there is a black plaque with 53 names engraved on it. They are the names of the local citizens fallen on battle fields of WW I. The date of the erection of this memorial is unknown.
Private or Public Monument?: Other

Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Municipality of Stará Paka

Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe

Website for this Monument: [Web Link]

Physical Address of Monument:
Revoluční street
Stará Paka, Czech Republic


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Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: Not listed

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