This memorial was erected by the Norwegian government to give thanks for the local hospitality shown to Norwegian military members stationed in Chester. It is similar to the stele in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. The monument in Chester is located near the Chester War monument. It was made in Nova Scotia and paid for by the Camp Norway Foundation. The monument was unveiled on May 28, 1994.
Chester, Nova Scotia
Type
Other
Inscription
[front/devant]
IN APPRECIATION FOR THE
HOSPITALITY SHOWN THE
NORWEGIANS WHO WERE IN
CHESTER DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR
ALT FOR NORGE
1940 - 1945
[back/arrière]
TIL MINNE OM
KONGELIG NORSKE MARINES
PERSONELL OG NORSKE
SJØFOLK SOM KOM GIL
LUNENBURG OG TRENET
"CAMP NORWAY" UNDER
ANDRE VERDENSKRIG
ALT FOR NORGE
1940-1945
Visitor information
Location
Norwegian Appreciation Monument
Corner of Peninsula Road and South St
Chester
Nova Scotia
Norwegian Appreciation Monument
Corner of Peninsula Road and South St
Chester
Nova Scotia
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 44.5363561
Long. -64.2425416
Lat. 44.5363561
Long. -64.2425416
stele (surroundings)
Marilyn Gurney1
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stele (front)
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plaque
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