Erected in 1970 by local Dutch-Canadians, this memorial marks a group of trees planted in remembrance of those who were killed while liberating the Netherlands during the Second World War.
Liberation of the Netherlands Memorial Trees
Ponoka, Alberta
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Inscription
[plaque/plaque]
IN REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THE LIBERATION OF THE NETHERLANDS TREES WERE PLANTED IN THIS FIELD OF HONOR BY THE DUTCH-CANADIANS OF PONOKA DISTRICT
1945 - 1970
Location
Liberation of the Netherlands Memorial Trees
Highway 53, 5110 67 St, Ponoka, AB
Ponoka
Alberta
Liberation of the Netherlands Memorial Trees
Highway 53, 5110 67 St, Ponoka, AB
Ponoka
Alberta
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 52.67855
Long. -113.60893
Lat. 52.67855
Long. -113.60893