Martinique War Memorial - Fort-de-France, Martinique
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N 14° 36.141 W 061° 04.052
20P E 708168 N 1615230
A memorial to the citizens from Martinique who died fighting for France is located in the southeast quadrant of La Savane in Fort-de-France, Martinique.
Waymark Code: WMXR5K
Location: Martinique
Date Posted: 02/18/2018
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A bronze sculpture of the Goddess of Liberty and Reason, Marianne, who is the national symbol of the French Republic, stands on a stone base with a marble plaque. Behind Marianne is a rectangular stone wall and to either side are long, low benches and a wooden wall. Marianne is barefoot and dressed in ankle length robes. She is wearing a Phrygian-style cap, a symbol of revolutionary France, and is holding a flame over her head with both hands.
The marble plaque on the base is inscribed in gold letters.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Sons of Martinique who died for France
Marker Text:
LA MARTINIQUE
RECONNAISSANTE
A SES FILS
MORTS POUR LA FRANCE
MARTINIQUE
RECOGNIZES
ITS SONS
WHO DIED FOR FRANCE
Who Put it Here?: City of Fort-de-France, Martinique
Description of Memorial:
This war memorial is located in a public park called La Savane. It is a short distance northeast of the cruise ship port and an excellent place to start a sightseeing tour of Martinique.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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