Near Zonnebeke in West-Vlaanderen, Flanders, Belgium — Northwestern Europe

In Memory of the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 12, 2024

1. In Memory of the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In memory of all ranks of the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry and to the memory of all those who served in the Great War 1914-1918.

Ter nagedachtenis aan alle rangen van de King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry en ter nagedachtenis aan allen die dienden in de Groote oorlog 1914-1918

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.

Location. 50° 53.268′ N, 3° 0.037′ E. Memorial is near Zonnebeke, Vlaanderen (Flanders), in West-Vlaanderen. It can be reached from Vijfwegestraat. Marker is at Tyne Cot Cemetery. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Vijfwegestraat 4, Zonnebeke, 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: Bedfordshire Regiment (here, next to this marker);

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Sherwood Forresters (here, next to this marker); Tyne Cot Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Road to Passenschendaele (within shouting distance of this marker); New Zealand Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Tyne Cot Blockhouse (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Tyne Cot Cemetery (about 210 meters away); Tyne Cot Cemetery & Memorial (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zonnebeke.

More about this memorial. The marker is in a narrow walkway leading to the visitors center. A wide angle shot wasn’t available.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 6 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on February 25, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.