Memorial plaque to Viktor Anderson, a soldier of the Viljandi Schoolchildren's Association who died in the War of Independence
Memorial site
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Located on the outer wall of Valmiera St. Simon's Lutheran Church.
The memorial plaque was unveiled on May 26, 2011, marking the anniversary of the liberation of Valmiera from the Bolsheviks. The plaque is dedicated to Viktor Anderson, a soldier of the Viljandi Schoolchildren, who fell in the battle of the Bolsheviks on May 26, 1919.
September 23, 1928 A granite slab has been unveiled in Simon's Church for members of the Valmiera-Veide congregation who fell during the liberation of Latvia and the World War. The plaque was destroyed during the Soviet occupation. On November 11, 1995, a new plaque was unveiled.
On August 11, 1935, St. A granite slab was unveiled and consecrated in Simon's Church for 70 members of Valmiera-Valmiermuiža parish. The plaque was destroyed during the Soviet occupation. A new one was opened in 1995.
Used sources and references:
eLiesma, 30.05.2011.
Lismanis, J. 1915-1920. In memory of battles and fallen soldiers: memorial sites of the First World War and the Latvian Liberation Fight. Riga: NIMS, 1999
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