Monument record MHG53188 - Czechoslovak parachutists WWII memorial - Arisaig

Summary

A memorial to the Czech and Slovak soldiers trained by the British Special Operations Executive (SOE) in Arisaig during the Second World War.

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Grid reference NM 65868 86417 (point) (Approximate)
Map sheet NM68NE
Civil Parish ARISAIG AND MOIDART
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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A modern war memorial of polished granite erected in 2009. The main inscription reads: "In memory of all Czech and Slovak soldiers who trained here in 1941 - 1943 as S.O.E. agents" (the Czech text translates as: In remembrance of all the Czech and Slovak soldiers who went through the SOE training here in the years 1941-1943). <1>

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  • <1> Image/Photograph(s): Briscoe, J M. 2008-11. Information and photographs of various sites submitted by Martin Briscoe. Colour. Yes. Digital.

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Record last edited

Jul 8 2014 2:22PM

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