The history of the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial | Commonwealth War Graves Commission | CWGC

Historian Glyn Prysor takes a deeper look into the building of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial in Belgium.
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[@Bruce-1956]

I was there last weekend (27th - 29th August 2022) for 3 evenings, no evening is the same. When the Last Post behind it is always very moving. The number of Belgium families with young children is astounding, they don't forget. #wewillrememberthem.

[@michaelhayden5264]

One of the most moving experiences of all my visits to Europe. Truly Lest We Forget, because the people of Ypres never will.

[@Darwinsmom]

It is awe0inspiring that the names which adorn this memorial represent those whose remains were never identified or found. William Hugo Morris, a Captain with 2 PPCLI, was a lateral kinsman on my Mother's side. Both my Father and brother also served with 2 PPCLI, my Father also having served in Charlie Company. It humbles me to think I have any connection to a Military Cross recipient, since I also served (I was an MSE Op).

[@tennis_68david7]

Thank you !

[@feemcl62]

I have a great uncle here.

[@tombrydson781]

Lest we forget never

[@robertneven7563]

we Belgains never forget