Passendale in West-Vlaanderen, Flanders, Belgium — Northwestern Europe

For Valour

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 12, 2024

1. For Valour Marker

Inscription.
During the 2nd Battle of Passchendaele (26 October 1917-10 November 1917), nine members of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) received the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest reward for bravery in view of an enemy. It was the largest number of Canadian VC's ever won in a single battle.

Private Tommy Holmes
4th Battalion Canadian Mounted Rifles

Lieutenant Robert Shankland
43rd Battalion Canadian Infantry

Captain Christopher O'Kelly
52nd Battalion Canadian Infantry

Lieutenant Hugh McKenzie
Canadian Machine Gun Corps

Sergeant George Mullin
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry

Private Cecil Kinross
49th Battalion Canadian Infantry

Major George Pearkes
5th Battalion Canadian Mounted Rifles

Corporal Colin Barron
3rd Battalion Canadian Infantry

Private James Robertson
27th Battalion Canadian Infantry

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Victoria Cross and George Cross Recipients series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1917.

Location. 50° 54.028′ N, 3° 1.202′ E. Marker is in Passendale, Vlaanderen

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(Flanders), in West-Vlaanderen. It is at the intersection of Passendaleplaats and National Route 303 on Passendaleplaats. Plaque is on a building at the northern end of the town square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Passendaleplaats 15, Passendale, Vlaanderen 8980, Belgium. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Recapture of Passendale (here, next to this marker); Regiment de Ligne 43e Linie Regiment (a few steps from this marker); Passenschendaele Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Van Het Poolsche Leger Op 1 Juli 1945 (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of the Grenadiers (a few steps from this marker); Dorpskern Passendale 1917 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Canadians at Passchendaele (approx. half a kilometer away); The Canada Gate (approx.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 12, 2024

2. For Valour Marker

half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Passendale.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 31, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.