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101st Airborne Division Memorial, Veghel, Holland
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101st Airborne Division Memorial, Veghel, Holland
The Memorial is in the form of a kangeroo with a baby in her pouch ( a symbol of the Allied Forces leaping over Dutch rivers) on a huge stone block which weighs 1, 200 kgs. It was designed by Neil Steenbergen. It was unveiled by HRH Princess Irene of the Netherlands on 17 September 1959. There is also a plaque on the ground commemorating Veghels liberation on 17 September 1944 by the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment with other units following an intense battle from 22 to 24 September. Under a stone is an urn containing soil from the 50 States of the U.S.A. Beside the Memorial are two benches donated by the Friends of the Airborne. On each 17th September, or the nearest Sunday, wreaths are laid and flags are flown. Date: 2001
Media ID 23271202
© Holts Battlefield Collection / Mary Evans
101st 2001 Airborne Allied Block Division Forces Form Holland Huge Leaping Pouch Rivers Symbol
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