Memorial Killed British Soldiers Enschede

Burgemeester Stroinkstraat, Enschede
Overijssel, Netherlands, the

This Memorial is located where the first British troops fought against the German defenders of the city and where the Gardsmen Wright, Hanson and Bradbury were killed. In total, 11 British and 6 German soldiers were killed in this area. Text on the Memorial: [i]FOR OUR FREEDOM GAVE HERE BETWEEN 1 AND 3 APRIL 1945 20 BRITISH SOLDIERS THEIR LIVES LEST WE FORGET[/i]

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Text by: Piet Boer & Alex Ossel

Photo(s): Alex Ossel

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