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Memorial to poet and musician Ivor Gurney, Belgium
Similar in design to those for Ledwidge and Chavasse, the memorial was unveiled on 12 September 2007, the initiative of Piet Chielens and the Friends of the In Flanders Fields Museum. It carries a picture of Gurney and extracts from two of his poems. Although he suffered a mustard gas attack on 12 September 1917, he survived the war though his last days were spent in a Mental Asylum. He died on 26 December 1937. Date: 2011
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1. Title: In Memory of Ivor Gurney: A Poet-Musician's Tribute in Belgium This evocative memorial, unveiled on September 12, 2007, in Ypres, Belgium, honors the life and work of Ivor Gurney, a British poet and musician who served in World War I. The memorial, similar in design to those for fellow soldiers and poets Edmund Blunden (Ledwidge) and Siegfried Sassoon (Chavasse), was initiated by Piet Chielens and the Friends of the In Flanders Fields Museum. The memorial bears a poignant image of Gurney, along with extracts from two of his most famous poems, "To His Love" and "Lhydanus." Although Gurney endured a mustard gas attack on September 12, 1917, he miraculously survived the war, though his final years were spent in a mental asylum. He passed away on December 26, 1937. Gurney's experiences during the First World War significantly influenced his poetry. His work often reflected the harsh realities of the battlefield and the emotional turmoil of war. The memorial serves as a poignant reminder of his contributions to literature and music, as well as the profound impact of war on the human spirit. The memorial stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Ivor Gurney, a poet and musician whose work continues to resonate with audiences around the world. This powerful tribute, located in the historic city of Ypres, invites visitors to reflect on the sacrifices made by soldiers like Gurney during the Great War. Date: 2011 Keywords: memorial, poet, musician, ivor gurney, belgium, 2011, similar, design, ledwidge, chavasse, unveiled, 12 september 2007, initiative, piet chielens, friends, in flanders fields museum, it carries, picture, extracts, poems, although suffered, mustard gas attack, 1917, survived, war, days spent, mental asylum, he died, 26 december 1937, world war 1, wwi, ypres, ieper.
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