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John William Harper Trail
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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën
January 10, 2024
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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.
° 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.
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Distance 801 m
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