Canadian Memorial at Bolderwood in the New Forest. A rough wooden cross and memorial commemorates this site where prayers were held prior to leaving for the D-Day landings in Normandy.

 

Overview of the memorial.

 

The plaque at the base of the cross. It reads; On this site a cross was erected to the Glory of God on 14th April 1944. Services were held here until D Day 6th June 1944 by men of the 3rd Division R.C.A.S.C, it is now a memorial to those killed in action.

 

Canadian flags left by visitors to the memorial.

 

Wreaths and a photo, possibly of a service man who gave his life.

(All photos and text courtesy of Sandra Meacock)
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