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Memorial Stone for Lieutenant Wilhelm von Falkenhayn

Memorial Stone for Lieutenant Wilhelm von Falkenhayn

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Memorial Stone for Lieutenant Wilhelm von Falkenhayn

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Location: Küstriner Vorland, Märkisch-Oderland, Brandenburg, Germany

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October 27, 2019

Lieutenant Wilhelm von Falkenhayn fell on October 31, 1806, in a minor skirmish with the French before the city surrendered almost without a fight. On March 20, 1914, a memorial stone was dedicated in his honor at the Oder Vorflutbrücke (Oder Outflow Bridge). The dedication also marked the centenary of Küstrin's liberation from the French.

The ceremony, held at 11:00 a.m., was attended by schools, city authorities, delegations from military units, the fortress's officer corps, and clubs. After a prayer by Divisional Chaplain Köppe, Mr. Fredrich (Head of the High School and Chairman of the Küstrin History Association) delivered his keynote address. Mayor Securius represented the city administration and accepted the memorial stone.

Two members of the von Falkenhayn family from Berlin were present. They were the son of the Prussian Minister of War and Privy Councilor von Falkenhayn (Ministry of the Interior).

With the outbreak of the First World War, the stone had to be moved a few meters to allow access to a temporary wooden bridge planned for the site.

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Location: Küstriner Vorland, Märkisch-Oderland, Brandenburg, Germany

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Memorial Stone for Lieutenant Wilhelm von Falkenhayn

1. Kietzer Gate – Kostrzyn Old Town Ruins loop from Küstrin-Kietz

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