Deserteurdenkmal, Historic monument in Bernau bei Berlin, Germany
The Deserteurdenkmal features a bronze relief depicting a bound deserter with covered eyes against a wall marked with bullet holes.
The memorial was inaugurated on May 15, 1998, designated as Conscientious Objectors Day, to commemorate those who refused military service during World War II.
The bronze plate at the base contains verses by songwriter Gerhard Schöne, expressing solidarity with individuals who chose conscience over military orders.
The monument stands near the historic city wall's northern passage, offering wheelchair accessibility and informational plaques for educational purposes.
The sculptor Friedrich Schötschel drew from personal experience as a drafted Luftwaffe helper at age 16 in 1942, later becoming a prisoner of war.
Location: Bernau bei Berlin
Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant
GPS coordinates: 52.68024,13.58564
Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:15
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