We are relatives and friends of 11th Battalion officers and men, who have joined together to create a permanent and living memorial to those who served in the battalion and, most especially those that fought for our freedom not only in the battles in and around Arnhem and Oosterbeek, The Netherlands but also other battles during the Second World War
We intend to recognise the XIth Battalion through the erection of a formal monument and sharing the learning from their actions through this website
The XIth Parachute Battalion played a vital role in the Battle of Arnhem, suffering such heavy losses that it was disbanded after the battle. Yet, there is no formal monument in the United Kingdom recognising their accomplishments.
We intend to erect a formal monument in the battalion's home town of Melton Mowbray
We don't currently have a formal timeline but are actively in the process of forming a charitable organisation to raise funds to start the process. We already have several keen volunteers offering financial, moral and physical support.
There are numerous ways you can help. Financial contributions would be great and you can do this through this website but we are keen to hear from anyone with any connections whatsoever with any aspect of the XIth Battalion or its former members.