Memorial Complex Francilly-Selency

This memorial complex commemorates the French-German War and both world wars and consists of several memorials dedicated to:

- The French soldiers who were killed in the Battle of Saint-Quentin, on 17 and 18 January 1871, and who were buried in the community.
- The French soldiers who were killed at Francilly-Selency during the Battle of Vermand – Saint-Quentin, on 18 and 19 January 1871.
- Lionel Lefevre (1904-1974), leader of the resistance in Aisne. He survived the Dora concentration camp.
- The 2nd Battalion Manchester Regiment, which fought on this location on 21 April 1917, and the 18th Battalion Manchester Regiment, which fought on this location on 21 March 1918.

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Source

• Text: TracesOfWar
• Photos: René Hourdry (1), Havang(nl) (2), Havang(nl) (3), Havang(nl) (4)