The New Zealand Soldier - Mesen - Belgium
N 50° 45.907 E 002° 53.823
31U E 492739 N 5623710
The statue in the centre of town, is a memorial to all soldiers of the New Zealand Division fought in the battle of Messines Riddge.
Waymark Code: WMY9C4
Location: West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Date Posted: 05/14/2018
Views: 7
The statue in the centre of town, is a memorial to all soldiers of the New Zealand Division fought in the battle of Messines Riddge.
The First World War was a violent page in the histories of both our countries but remembrance strengthens our friendship. Even after the centenary period, Messines, or Mesen, will always be a little part of New Zealand on the other side of the globe
A work by Jan Dieusaert
Material made of bronze
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The new zealand soldier
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Jan Dieusaert
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 25/04/2014
Materials used: Bronze
Location: Markt, 8957 Mesen
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