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    Location: Waterloo, Nivelles, Walloon Brabant, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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    November 8, 2020

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    This monument was erected in 1817 and commemorates Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Gordon, aide-de-camp of Wellington. He was in command of the Scots Guards at the Battle of Waterloo. He died in Waterloo on June 18, 1815 as a result of injuries sustained in the battle.
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    "Sacred to the memory of Lieutenant-Col. the Hon Sir ALEXANDER GORDON Knight Commander of the most Honourable Order of the Bath Aide-de-Camp to field Marshall the …

    October 9, 2023

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    "Repaired 1863 by his brother.
    Repaired in 1870 and 1886 by his great nephew ... Admiral the Honorary J. Gordon ...
    … by the Earl of Aberdeen
    Repaired in 1887 by his family.
    Repaired by subscription of the Gordon family and clan."

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