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John William Harper Trail

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John William Harper Trail

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    January 10, 2024

    Walking segment commemorating the heroic deed of John William Harper

    ° 06/08/1916 Doncaster, Yorkshire, Great Britain

    + 29/09/1944 Merksplas, Belgium


    Brief historical explanation:

    The liberation of Merksplas - Colony 29/09/1944.

    After fierce fighting with numerous casualties, CPL John Harper managed to force a breakthrough in the German lines. Thanks to his courage, the Allies managed to cross the ring moat and liberate Merksplas Colony.

    John Harper himself was eventually fatally shot. After the war, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross by the British government.


    John Harper is buried at the Leopoldsburg Commonwealth War Cemetery

    Square: V. Row: B. Grave: 15.


    We Will Remember Them

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      Distance 801 m

      Uphill 10 m

      Downhill 10 m

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      Location: Rijkevorsel, Turnhout, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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