Liberation Memorial - Serooskerke, Zeeland
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This liberation monument in the town center of Serooskerke depicts a soldier with a trumpet in his right hand.
Waymark Code: WM14M9M
Location: Zeeland, Netherlands
Date Posted: 07/26/2021
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The monument is placed next to the Johanneskerk in Serooskerke.
A figure of a soldier standing with his back against a masonry wall, holding a trumpet in his right hand and placed on a pedestal on which a plaque is attached that reads:
Their lives - our freedom
Lest we forget
Nov 4, 1944
48 RM CDo 79 Alst sqn RE
On the far left is a plaque placed for the fallen soldiers, sent to the Dutch East Indies 1945 to 1962
of the Ver. Former soldiers from India.
In addition to this plaque, another plaque with the text:
Roll of Honor
Serooskerke (W) November 8, 1944
48 RM CDo
Name Rank Age
Bean W.G Mne 22
England W.H.x Lt. 25
Fogg D. L. Cpl. 21
Gibbs R.M. Mne 19
Law J.E. Cp 24
Mee A.J. Mne 23
Peace H. Sgt 24
Potter F.Mne 21
Savage C.C. Mne 21
Shrigley E. Cpl 29
Skelland C. Mne 25
Stephens K.W. Mne 22
Tittmuss P.G. Mne 19
Wall N.F. Mne 19
Branch W.J.xx Pte 28
x_ (S.A.T.C.) xx _(R.A.M.C.)
79ASLT SQDN RE
Bold A. Dvr 25
Coley J.W. L.Sjt 30
Hyland J. Spr 24
Pearce C.W. Pro 21
Town C.E. L.Cpl 20
To the right of the monument is another plaque with the following text:
To the citizens of Serooskerke (W)
on the 40th anniversary
of liberation Nov 8: 1984
for their friendship and hospitality
to old comrades of 48 command
Royal marines over the 40 years
this plaque was unveiled by
maj. D.J. fluff. M.C., V.R.D., (A Troop)
or 48 command.
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