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

Thomas Keith Hedley Rae

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 14, 2024

1. Thomas Keith Hedley Rae Marker

Inscription.
On the 30th of July 1915 2nd Lieutenant Thomas Keith Hedley Rae, 8th Battalion Rifle Brigade, was killed near this place. Born 24th May 1889, Birkenhead, England.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is May 24, 1889.

Location. 50° 50.782′ N, 2° 56.632′ E. Marker is near Ieper, Vlaanderen (Flanders), in West-Vlaanderen. It is in Zillebeke. It is at the intersection of Meenseweg (National Route 8) and Bellewaardestraat, on the right when traveling west on Meenseweg. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Meenseweg 564, Ieper, Vlaanderen 8902, 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: Kasieeldumeinen na de Oorlog (a few steps from this marker); Kasteeldomeinen In De Klein Ieperboog

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(a few steps from this marker); Kasteeldomeinen Worden Front (a few steps from this marker); Kastelenin de Ieperboog (a few steps from this marker); Hooge Crater Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Bellewaarde Ridge: a fiercely contest position, both above and below ground (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); The Liverpool Scottish (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Pte John William Ogley (approx. 0.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ieper.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 14, 2024

2. Thomas Keith Hedley Rae Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.