Zillebeke near Ieper in West-Vlaanderen, Flanders, Belgium — Northwestern Europe

15th Battalion Canadian Infantry

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 14, 2024

1. 15th Battalion Canadian Infantry Marker

Inscription. To the memory of
Lieutenant Colonel William Marshall DSO
and the
15th Battalion Canadian Infantry
(48th Highlanders)

Between April and August 1916 the 15th Battalion, as part of the 1st Canadian Division, served eight tours in this general area. During that period they also took part in the Battle for Mont Sorrel in June 1916.
An important task here at Hill 60 was to assist the Canadian Tunnellers in the preparation of the two great mines detonated on 7 June 1917.
Lt Col Marshall was killed in action close to this memorial on 19 May 1916.

Dileas Gu Brath Faithful Forever

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is May 19, 1916.

Location. 50° 49.448′ N, 2° 55.658′ E. Memorial is near Ieper, Vlaanderen (Flanders), in West-Vlaanderen. It is in Zillebeke. It is on Zwarteleenstraat west of Wervikstraat, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Zwarteleenstraat 60, Ieper, Vlaanderen 8902, Belgium. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux

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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: Pierre Marchand Lucien Olivier (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of the 14th Light Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Hill 60 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1st Australian Tunneling Company (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named 1st Australian Tunneling Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Mijnkrater Hill 60 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Queen Victoria’s Rifles (about 150 meters away); a different marker also named Hill 60 (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ieper.

Also see . . . 15th Battalion (Wikipedia). (Submitted on February 5, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 14, 2024

2. 15th Battalion Canadian Infantry Marker

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 14, 2024

3. 15th Battalion Canadian Infantry Marker

The tree to the right with the blue fencing around it denotes that Allied front line ran through here.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 5, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.