World War I Monument - Elvas, Portugal
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N 38° 52.925 W 007° 09.611
29S E 659582 N 4305299
This is a monument of homage to the the men of Elvas who fell in World War I.
Waymark Code: WMFXQE
Location: Portalegre, Portugal
Date Posted: 12/14/2012
Views: 7
Elvas, being a border town, saw plenty of action in several wars against Spain and later against Napoleon Armies. But some men from the town died in distant lands, in France and in Africa, fighting the Germans during First World War. This monument is for their souls.
The monument was created in 22nd September 1938.
Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 09/22/1938
Private or Public Monument?: Other
Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Unknown
Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe
Physical Address of Monument:
Monumento aos Combtantes da Primeira Guerra Mundial
Elvas, Portugal
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Website for this Monument: Not listed
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