Mons in Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium — Northwestern Europe
In Gratitude
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 19, 2024
1. In Gratitude Marker
MCMXX
Odieusement chassés de leurs foyers par les allemands en septembre 1914 les habitants de Donai ébauchés dans la province dit Zonant ont fronvé à Mons et dans communes aboisinantes la plus généreuse hospitatite, dont ils ont boulu perpétuer le souvenir, en apposaut cette plaque, témoignage de leur vive reconnaissance.
XXem Septembre MCMXX
Ce mémorial détruit par allemands le XXII, IX, MCMXLII Fut rétabli par la Ville de Donai Le XXXI, VIII, MCMXLIX
Odiously driven from their homes by the Germans in September 1914, the inhabitants of Donai, located in the province known as Zonant, found the most generous hospitality in Mons and the surrounding villages, whose memory they wished to perpetuate by affixing this plaque, a testament to their deep gratitude.
September 20th, 1920
This memorial, destroyed by the Germans on the September 22, 1942, was restored by the Village of Donai on the 31 August 1949
Erected 1949 by Village of Donai.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers
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Location. 50° 27.299′ N, 3° 57.128′ E. Memorial is in Mons, Région Wallonne (Wallonia), in Hainaut. It can be reached from Grand Place. Marker is in the archway leding to city hall. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Mons, Région Wallonne 7000, 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 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Mons Recaptured (a few steps from this marker); 5th Royal Irish Lancers (within shouting distance of this marker); Salon Baronne Betty Duesberg (within shouting distance of this marker); Palace of Justice/ Palais de Justice (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); To Its Fallen Combatants (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Jules Cornet (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); World War Il Sherman Tank / Char Sherman de la Seconde Guerre mondiale (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); To Our Heroes (approx. 2.5 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mons.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 19, 2024
2. In Gratitude Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
