Dover Town Council will remember the 104일 Anniversary of the Dover Patrol’s heroic and historic raid on Zeebrugge on St George’s Day 1918 on Saturday 23rd 사월 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, 의 Biggin 거리, 도버. 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, many of whom are buried in St James Cemetery.
세인트. George’s Day raid on the Zeebrugge mole was a most inspiring episode recent British and Belgian history. 끔찍한 인명 손실에도 불구하고, Zeebrugge Raid는 1차 세계 대전 종전을 앞당기는 데 도움이 되었습니다..
As in previous years, residents of Dover and other members of the public are very welcome to attend.