New Zealand Memorial - Zonnebeke, Belgium - New Zealand Historic Places on Waymarking.com

About the memorial grounds / history:
"The area around the villages of Zonnebeke and Passchendaele in the province of Flanders is of immense significance to New Zealand and its involvement in World War I. The New Zealand Memorial & Garden has been created in remembrance of the more than 5000 New Zealanders who were killed or mortally wounded in the series of battles leading to the Battle of Passchendaele. Most still lie in the surrounding Flanders Fields, Belgium. Others made it south over to the border only to die at a later date in a Field Dressing Station or hospital and are thus buried in French soil. They are all remembered here at this permanent memorial, Lest we Forget!"
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About the opening in 2017:
"The official opening proved to be a most memorable occasion with Chris as Master of Ceremonies. More than five hundred guests participated in a uniquely New Zealand experience which followed a theme of remembrance through planting, through art and through literature. Dignitaries including the Honourable Nick Smith MP, the Right Honourable David Carter MP, Auckland Mayor the Honourable Phil Goff , Zonnebeke Mayor Dirk Sioen and Willie Apiata VC were led into the garden by the Maori Cultural Party. "
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Date location was entrusted to the New Zealand Historic places: 10/12/2017 Type of history commemorated (short description): The Third Battle of Ypres, also known as the Battle of Passchendaele (and internationally known as Passchendaele), was a major battle fought in 1917 during World War I by British, Belgian, ANZAC and Canadian troops on the one hand and the German army on the other. the Ypres Salient. This location commemorates the New Zealand soldiers who lost their lives in this battle. Website pertaining to the location: [Web Link] Town, city, or region nearest to the site: Zonnebeke, BE Year placed: 2017 Admission fees if any: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Hours of operation: 24/7 Is it accessible to the general public: yes

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