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Sherman Tank Memorial Balgerhoeke
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Location: Maldegem, Eeklo, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium
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May 13, 2025
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In 1990, a Sherman tank was placed on the Eeklo territory, at the Balgerhoeke lock, in honour of our Canadian liberators. During their Battlefield Tour that year, the South Alberta Regiment was honourably and symbolically presented with this Sherman tank, which was dedicated to all Canadian units involved and to the 4th Canadian Armoured Division, of which the South Alberta Regiment was an important fighting unit.
Source City of Eeklo
•May 13, 2025
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Historical interpretation:
On 15 September 1944, Balgerhoeke and subsequently the city of Eeklo were liberated by …
•August 23, 2020
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Location: Maldegem, Eeklo, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium