The Archive · 1938

German Ceremony At Cenotaph

Wreath Laid in Honour of British Comrades; Visit to Unknown Warrior's Grave SPECIAL TO THR "N.CD.N."

London, Sept. 25.

A wreath, inscribed "From German soldiers at the front to their fallen comrades of Great Britain," was laid at the Cenotaph yesterday by a party from 800 German ex-servicemen at present visiting London.

Afterwards, the Germans visited Westminster Abbey, where they stood with bowed heads at the grave of the Unknown Warrior, beside which many women were kneeling and praying for peace.

In the afternoon the visitors went to Mansion House at the invitation of the Lord Mayor. Led by Dr. Fritz Markmann, Oberburgmeister of Mag-de burg, the party were received by Major-General Maurice, president of ihe British Legion, who introduced them to the Lord Mayor. The Germans made an inspection of Mansion House and chatted informally with their host, Later, they visited the House of Commons.

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