Remember September 1944 - Arnhem, NL - World War II Memorials / Monuments on Waymarking.com

"The "Remember September 1944" monument is an abstract sculpture made of natural stone. A bronze relief with an image of a parachute and the John Frost Bridge is attached to the sculpture. Below are two bronze commemorative plaques.

Texts
The text on the first plaque reads:

'REMEMBER SEPTEMBER 1944
AIRBORNE WEST ARNHEM
17 SEPTEMBER 1987'.

The text on the second plaque reads:

'UNVEILED BY MAJOR-GENERAL
R.E. URQUHARD, CB DSO.'"
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"The 'Remember September 1944' monument in Arnhem reminds the residents of Arnhem of the unsuccessful attempt by the British airborne troops to force a passage through the defenses of the occupying forces through Arnhem."
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Date of Dedication: 09/09/1987 Property Permission: Public Access instructions: 24/7 Website for Waymark: [Web Link] Location of waymark: Nassaustraat Frederik Hendrikstraat Arnhem, Gelderland, The Netherlands 6812CC Commemoration: Allied soldiers Access times: Not listed

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