1957 Press Photo Dunkirk Memorial to British Expeditionary Force, England

Dunkirk: Nearing completion at Dunkirk is a memorial to the nearly 4,700 soldiers of the British Expeditionary Forces who fell during the fierce campaign of 1939-1940. Lining a plaza (above) are wide columns on which will be engraved the names of those who died. at the entrance to the plaza (background) will be two columns with this inscription: "Here beside the graves of their comrades are commemorated the soldiers of the British Expeditionary Force who fell in the campaign of 1939-1940 and have no known grave." The memorial, which adjoins the Dunkirk Cemetery, will be dedicated by Britain's Queen Mother Elizabeth. England monuments and memorials.

Photo is dated 1957.

Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches.