Georgian War Cemetery Loladse – Texel, the Netherlands

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Georgian War Cemetery Texel
Georgian War Cemetery Loladse Texel

This cemetery holds the remains of 476 soldiers of the 822nd Georgian Infantry Battalion “Königin Tamara” that fell during the Georgian revolt on the Island of Texel, the Netherlands.

Georgian War Cemetery
Memorial at Georgian War Cemetery on Texel
Georgian War Cemetery Texel
Georgian War Cemetery Texel
Entrance sign georgian cemetery
Entrance gate sign at the Georgian War Cemetery Texel
Executed Georgian soldiers
The final resting place of the 65 executed Georgian soldiers at the lighthouse of Texel on 21 April 1945. The remains come from a mass grave near the “Buitenzorg” farm.
Mass grave Georgian War Cemetery Texel
Final resting place of 70 Georgian soldiers who were executed on the spot in April 1945. The remains come from a mass grave near “De Mok” army barracks Texel.
Georgian War Cemetery Texel sign
Georgian War Cemetery Texel information sign

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The cemetery is situated South-East of Den Burg, along the road and is open to the public all year round. The site is maintained by the Dutch Ministry of Defense.

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Luc Benistant on

Shocking that so many prisoners of war were murdered on our soil. Thank you for posting this item.

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