Zeebrugge Raid (St. George's Day) 1918 Commemorations

Dover Stadsraad sal onthou die 104ste Herdenking van die Dover Patrol se heldhaftige en historiese aanval op Zeebrugge op Dag St George's 1918 on Saturday 23rd April 2022.

There will be one service, inclusive of 2-minute silence and wreath laying, to be held at 12 midday at the People of Dover’s War Memorial, Biggin Street, Dover. The Town Mayor of Dover, Cllr Gordon Cowan will begin the commemorations by sounding 8 rings on the Zeebrugge Bell, which is located at the nearby Dover Town Hall. The Bell was a gift of thanks from the King of Belgium in recognition of the sacrifice of British servicemen, Baie van hulle is begrawe in St James Begraafplaas.

die St. George's Day inval op die Zeebrugge mol was 'n mees inspirerende episode onlangse Britse en Belgiese geskiedenis. Ten spyte van die verskriklike lewensverlies, die Zeebrugge Raid gehelp om die einde van die Eerste Wêreldoorlog verhaas.

Soos in vorige jare, residents of Dover and other members of the public are very welcome to attend.