World War I Memorial - Bukovina nad Labem, Czech Republic
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World War I memorial erected in 1937 dedicated to 12 fallen fellow-citizens from village Bukovina na Labem.
Waymark Code: WMKEX0
Location: Pardubický kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 04/02/2014
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In summer 1937, in occassion of 20th anniversary of Battle of Zborov (1917), a monument made from artificial stone was unveiled. The monument is located in small park in village Bukovina nad Labem. On top of the pedestal there is a statue of kneeling soldier holding in his hands a flag and a riffle. On the pedetal there is a sign in Czech "Padli jsme - ale zvítezili (We fell - but we won)". Under the sign there are twelve names of fellow citiyens of the village.
Private or Public Monument?: Other
Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: citizens of the village - Bukovina nad Labem
Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe
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Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: Not listed
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