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Welsh National Memorial Dragon, Hagebos - Iron Cross
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Welsh National Memorial Dragon, Hagebos - Iron Cross
This fine memorial in Belgium is not only to the 38th Welsh Division, but to all Welsh Forces who fought in the Ypres Salient. It is similar to the dragon at Mametz on the Somme. Here it is surrounded by daffodils, and stands in a small area beside the road where a seat awaits those who wish to sit and to contemplate. The nearby Belgian locals, who played a great role in instigating, funding and facilitating the memorial, raise the Welsh flag and sound the Last Poston the first Monday of each month. Date: 2016
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2016 38th Area Awaits Belgian Contemplate Daffodils Division Dragon Forces Fought Funding Here Ieper Iron Last Locals Mametz Monday Month Nearby Played Raise Role Salient Seat Similar Somme Sound Stands Surrounded This Ypres
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This evocative image captures the Welsh National Memorial Dragon at Hagebos in Belgium, a poignant tribute to the 38th Welsh Division and all Welsh Forces who fought in the Ypres Salient during World War I. The Iron Cross memorial, which bears a striking resemblance to the dragon at Mametz on the Somme, stands proudly amidst a sea of daffodils in a quiet, secluded area by the roadside. The nearby Belgian locals, who played a significant role in the memorial's instigation, funding, and facilitation, continue to honor the fallen soldiers by raising the Welsh flag and sounding the Last Post on the first Monday of each month. This powerful tradition pays tribute to the brave Welsh soldiers who fought and sacrificed their lives in the Ypres Salient, one of the most brutal and significant battles of World War I. The first Monday of every month serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made during the 1914-1918 war, particularly in the Ieper (Ypres) region of Belgium. This poignant memorial stands as a testament to the enduring bond between the Welsh people and the Belgian locals, united in their shared history and respect for the past.
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