Courtrai Newfoundland Memorial, War memorial in Kortrijk, Belgium
Description
The Courtrai Newfoundland Memorial is a war memorial in Kortrijk featuring a bronze caribou statue mounted on a stone base. It stands on elevated ground overlooking the Belgian countryside and sits adjacent to a Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery.
History
The memorial was built to commemorate the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, which fought in the Kortrijk region during World War I. The monument was erected after the war to preserve the memory of these soldiers.
Culture
The memorial serves as a gathering place where Canadians and Belgians come together to honor soldiers from Newfoundland who fought in World War I. People visit this site especially on commemorative dates to express their connection to this shared history.
Practical
The memorial is accessible by car from Kortrijk city center, with parking available near the cemetery site. Plan to spend time walking around the grounds to fully appreciate the location and its surroundings.
Did you know?
The caribou statue was designed by sculptor Basil Gotto and is one of five identical monuments placed across former World War I battlefields. This series of monuments creates a connected chain of memorials spanning multiple countries.
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