Regimental Association of the Prince of Wales's
Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians)
Ledegem 2008
Welcome to Remembrance Ledegem
An event organised by the Historical
Society of Ledegem "HeemKring Liedengehem" and the Leinster Regiment
Association
This is the logo for Remembrance Ledegem.
It depicts the crest of Ledegem and the maple leaf insignia from the
Regimental colours of the Leinster Regiment.
The maple leaf (representing the 2/Leinsters) is shown approaching
Ledegem.
The 90th Anniversary commemoration of the liberation of Ledegem.
For information on
hotels and travel
for Remembrance Ledegem visit the
Remembrance Ledegem
website
The Association has accepted an invitation from the Community
of Ledegem in Flanders (Belgium) to participate in the commemoration of
the 90th anniversary of the liberation of the Ledegem on the 12th October 2008
that will include the unveiling of a new monument to the Regiments who fought to
free Ledegem.
On the first day of the Battle of Courtrai that started at
5.34 am on the 14 October 1918, the
2nd battalion of the Leinster Regiment, as part of 29 Division, led the advance
on Ledegem, supported by 4 Battalion of the Worcestershire Regiment. In the
fierce fighting that occurred that day two
Leinster soldiers, Sgt John O'Neil and Pte Martin Moffat went on to win the
Victoria Cross.
Visit this page regularly to keep up to date with the progress
of the preparations for the special commemoration in Ledegem.
Members will be able to make their reservation through the Association nearer
the time. See also Freedom of City
announcement
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