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Memorial Grognards de l'Empereur

On 31 May 2009, a memorial was inaugurated in tribute to the Grognards de l'Empereur who took part in the Battle of Ligny on 16 June 1815
Inscription :
« Hommage aux valeureux grognards de l’empereur, artisans de sa dernière victoire. Ligny, 16 juin 1815. Ce monument est un don de Ben Weider, président de la société napoléonienne internationale. Les amis de Ligny. ACMN ».
Translation : "Tribute to the brave Grognards de l'Empereur, soldiers of Napoleon's last victory at Ligny on 16 June 1815. This monument is a gift from Ben Weider, chairman of the international Napoleonic Association. Les Amis de Ligny. ACMN".

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Source

  • Text: Luc Van Waeyenberge
  • Photos: Luc Van Waeyenberge
  • https://connaitrelawallonie.wallonie.be/fr/