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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Mesch, Limburg

 
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By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 28, 2023
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1 Netherlands, Limburg, Eijsden, Mesch — 212 — Welcome to Holland — Liberation Route Europe —
(Dutch:) 'Welcome in Holland' Ruim drie maanden na de landing in Normandie steekt de 30ste Amerikaanse Infanterie Divisie, bijgenaamd Old Hickory, 's morgens vroeg op 12 september 1944 vlak boven Visé de . . . Map (db m236923) HM
2 Netherlands, Limburg, Eijsden-Margraten, Mesch — Het Eerste Bevrijde Cafe / The First Liberated Cafe
Auberge 't Koffer The first liberated cafe in the Netherlands 12th Sept 1944 Het eerste bevrijde cafe in Nederland Map (db m235781) HM
3 Netherlands, Limburg, Eijsden-Margraten, Mesch — John Knottenbelt — Veteranenfeldje Mesch —
Ter herinnering aan: John Knottenbelt (1947 - 2023) Adjudant O.O. B.D. van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht Erelid van de Militaire Vakbond AFMP Voorzitter van het Netwerk Veteranen FNV Bestuurslid . . . Map (db m237674) HM WM
4 Netherlands, Limburg, Eijsden-Margraten, Mesch — Leonard J. Hoffman
Leonard J. Hoffman was the first American soldier killed in action during the liberation of the Netherlands. On the morning of 12 September 1944, not far from this spot, he lost his life. He had only just married his wife . . . Map (db m235968) HM WM
5 Netherlands, Limburg, Eijsden-Margraten, Mesch — Leonard J. Hoffman Memorial
Gesneuveld voor onze vrijheid (Died for our freedom) Leonard J. Hoffman Private First class. US ARMY †12 September 1944 Map (db m235970) WM
6 Netherlands, Limburg, Eijsden-Margraten, Mesch — Mesch Liberation Monument
Wereldoorlog 1940-1945 Hier - in Mesch (Gem. Eijsden) - begon de bevrijding van Nederland door de geallieerden. Manschappen van de 30ste Amerikaanse Infanterie-Divisie bijgenaamd de Old Hickory overschrijden nabij dit . . . Map (db m240412) HM WM
 
 
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