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German Memorial of the Hannover Fusilier Regiment No.73

The memorial of the Hannover Fusilier Regiment No.73,
and still has the original fencing.
The 7 fallen officers of this regiment are buried here.
The monument was damaged in 1895, and completely dismantled after 1918.
and on November 30, 1984 they tried to steal the monument,
only when repositioning, the original position is no longer used.

The FR no.73 lost here on August 14, 1870, at the battle of Colombey,
99 dead (of which 7 officers), 358 injured and 40 missing.

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Source

  • Text: Frank Jongeling
  • Photos: Frank Jongeling

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