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Gendarmerie & Customs Officers Memorial, Mont Cassel
Gendarmerie & Customs Officers Memorial, Mont Cassel Date: 2016
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This poignant photograph captures the Gendarmerie & Customs Officers Memorial at Mont Cassel, a poignant tribute to the fallen members of the Belgian Gendarmerie and Customs services during the First World War. Mont Cassel, located near the city of Ieper (Ypres) in western Belgium, was the site of intense fighting during the war, particularly during the Second Battle of Ypres in 1915. The memorial, dedicated in 2016, stands at the site where the Belgian forces made their last stand against the German advance in May 1915. The memorial features a large cross, surrounded by the insignia of the Gendarmerie and Customs services, and the names of over 1,600 officers and men who lost their lives during the war. The inscription on the memorial reads "Aux Officiers et Hommes de la Gendarmerie et des Douanes Morts pour la Patrie 1914-1918" (To the Officers and Men of the Gendarmerie and Customs who died for their Country 1914-1918). The memorial serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by the Belgian military personnel during the First World War, and the important role played by the Gendarmerie and Customs services in defending their country against the German invasion. The memorial also pays tribute to the enduring bond between the military and civilian communities, as well as the importance of remembering the past in order to build a better future. The photograph was taken in 2016, during a ceremony commemorating the centenary of the Battle of Ypres. The memorial stands as a testament to the courage and sacrifice of the Belgian military personnel during the war, and serves as a reminder of the importance of honoring the memories of those who gave their lives for their country.
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