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War Memorial Meix-devant-Virton

Monument in memory of the victims of the First and Second World War.
At the top is a soldier with a rifle and flag, work by J.G. Réquillé.

In front:
"Honor and glory
to our heroes
died for the fatherland "

Below in 2 columns:
1914 - 1918
Soldiers - 6 names
Deportees - 3 names
1940 - 1945
Soldiers - 5 names
Civilian Casualties - 5 names

Right:
"Tribute to our brave fighters"

Also reference to Congo 1960 - 1 name

Left:
"Reminder of Our Courageous Deportees"

At the back:
"Reminder of 27 French soldiers
fallen in our country in August 1914 "

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Source

  • Text: Marie-Christine Vinck
  • Photos: Marie-Christine Vinck

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