Dury Memorial

Dury Memorial is a Canadian war monument made of granite that stands on a circular stone terrace in a square park north of the village of Dury. A ring of tall maple trees surrounds the site, which sits roughly 16 kilometers southeast of Arras.

The memorial marks the fighting in August 1918, when Canadian troops broke through the Drocourt-Quéant Line. This was a turning point in the region that signaled the beginning of the end of German occupation.

The memorial honors seven Canadian soldiers recognized for extraordinary bravery during the 1918 fighting. These men remain present in local remembrance and in annual ceremonies held at the site.

The memorial is open year-round and can be reached via the D939 road that connects it southeast of Arras. A parking area is available for visitors who are exploring the war sites of the region.

All seven soldiers honored here received the Victoria Cross, the highest British award for bravery. This concentrated recognition is remarkable and shows how fierce the fighting was in this sector.

Location: Dury

GPS coordinates: 50.23417,2.99694

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:44