Wyck in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
“Old Hickory” Division Memorial
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023
1. “Old Hickory” Division Memorial Marker
Old Hickory
In honor of
the 117th Inf.-Reg.
of the 30th Infantry-Division
13-14 Sept 1944
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 50° 50.979′ N, 5° 41.781′ E. Marker is in Maastricht, Limburg. It is in Wyck. Memorial is on Sint Servaasbrug, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Maastricht, Limburg 6221 EN, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sint Servaasbrug / Saint Servaas Bridge May 10, 1940 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Bierbrouwerij De Ridder / De Ridder Brewery (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Wilhelminabrug Beeldhouwwerken / Wilhelmina Bridge Sculptures I (about 150 meters away); Wilhelminabrug Beeldhouwwerken / Wilhelmina Bridge Sculptures II (about 180 meters away); William Greentree Memorial (about 240 meters away); Dinghuis / Ding House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Waterpoortje / Water Gate (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Onze Lievevrouwebasiliek / Basilica of Our Lady (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maastricht.
More about this memorial. The memorial is located at an observation point on the north side of the Sint Servaasbrug.
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Also see . . . Netherlands Parade Honors WWII Vets (US Department of Defense, 2:40). “ A parade in Maastricht, Netherlands, honored U.S. World World II veterans, Sept. 14, 2019. Soldiers assigned to the Army's 30th Infantry Division helped liberate the city in 1944. Veterans John O'Hare and Tony Jaber talk about their experience in 1944 and the welcome they received 75 years later.” (Submitted on November 28, 2023.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023
2. “Old Hickory” Division Memorial - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 28, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
