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D21 Bty, Canadian Field Artillery, Plaque, Zonnebeke Church
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D21 Bty, Canadian Field Artillery, Plaque, Zonnebeke Church
D21 Bty, Canadian Field Artillery, Plaque, Zonnebeke Church Date: 2016
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This poignant photograph captures the Zonnebeke Church in Belgium, adorned with a commemorative plaque dedicated to D21 Bty, Canadian Field Artillery. The image was taken in the year 2016, over a century after the momentous events that led to the installation of this tribute. During the First World War, the Canadian Expeditionary Force played a significant role in the Battle of Ypres, which took place in the autumn of 1914 and 1915 near the town of Ypres in Belgium. The 21st Battery of the Canadian Field Artillery was one of the units that participated in this brutal and decisive battle. The image shows the church's exterior, with its Gothic architecture standing proud against the clear blue sky. The plaque, located on the church wall, bears the emblem of the Canadian Field Artillery and the inscription "In Memory of D21 Bty R.C.A. Who Fell in the Ypres Salient 1914-1918." The names of the fallen soldiers from D21 Bty are inscribed below. The Battle of Ypres was one of the most costly battles in the war for the Canadian Corps, with over 6,000 casualties. The sacrifice of these soldiers, including those from D21 Bty, was instrumental in preventing the German advance towards the Channel ports and preserving the Allied position in the region. The installation of this plaque at Zonnebeke Church serves as a testament to the bravery and determination of the Canadian soldiers who fought in the Battle of Ypres. It is a reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women of the Canadian military throughout history, and a symbol of the enduring bond between Canada and Belgium.
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