Memorial to WWI and WWII, Creully, France
N 49° 17.085 W 000° 32.407
30U E 678885 N 5462022
This memorial was first dedicated to the fallen in World War I, but another plaque was added later, for the fallen from World War II.
Waymark Code: WMMQKY
Location: France
Date Posted: 10/26/2014
Views: 9
This War Memorial is located near the front entrance to Eglise Saint-Martin de Creully (Saint Martin Church). Originally, the memorial was place for those soldiers from Creully who perished in World War I; later, another plaque was added to the monument to include the soldiers from Creully who perished in World War II.
NOTE:
In some older photos that I located online, the flags of France, Britian and the United States are sometimes added to the soldier's lifted hand.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
World War I
World War II
In Honor Of: The fallen from Creully who perished in WW I and WWII.
Marker Text:
Text of original plaque (on front):
"Aux Enfants de Creully
Morts
Pour la France
1914 1918"
Text of the second plaque (on left side of the soldier):
"Guerre 1859-1945
Coqueling G.
James G.
LePoury R
Indochake
L.E> Jolivet M
Follin, Georges"
Who Put it Here?: The citizens of Creully (presumed)
Description of Memorial:
The memorial consists of a granite base (about five feet tall), supporting a full-sized soldier who is holding a rifle in his left hand and a trio of olive branches in his upheld right hand.
Date of dedication: Not listed
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