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Memorial to Welshmen killed in WW1 unveiled in Belgium

A new memorial dedicated to all those from Wales who fought in the First World War is being unveiled in the village of Langemark in Belgium.

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Service of remembrance being held in Langemark

A service of remembrance is being held in Langemark, Belgium, ahead of the unveiling of a new memorial to the Welshmen who fell during the Great War.

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First Minister to unveil new WW1 memorial in Belgium

The First Minister will also lay a wreath at the memorial with a special message. Credit: PA

The First Minister, Carwyn Jones, will today travel to the village of Langemark in Belgium to unveil a new memorial dedicated to all those from Wales who fought in the First World War.

Soil gathered from the summits of Snowdon, Pen y Fan and the home of Hedd Wyn, Yr Ysgwrn, will be placed at the base of the memorial as part of the dedication ceremony.

The First Minister will also lay a wreath with a hand-written message on behalf of the people of Wales.

This year we mark the centenary of the start of the First World War. It is timely that we should be unveiling this memorial now, as a mark of respect and remembrance for all those from Wales who faced unimaginable adversity here.

The sacrifices they made and the freedom for which they strived for is why we must continue to pay tribute today.

I congratulate all involved in this very important campaign. This impressive monument is testament to the enduring need to continue to strive for peace in our own time.

– First Minister Carwyn Jones
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