War Memorial - Hégenheim, Alsace, France
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N 47° 33.716 E 007° 31.505
32T E 389050 N 5268666
A memorial for the fallen citizens of Hégenheim in both world wars.
Waymark Code: WMNY58
Location: Grand-Est, France
Date Posted: 05/22/2015
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This war memorial is located on the place in front of the church in the center of Hégenheim. It commemorates the citizens of town who died during the two world wars of the 20th century.
The memorial is a statue of a mourning women in a traditional local costume, along with marble plates that contain the names of the victims. The monument is surrounded by fresh flowers.
The top of the left plate says: "The municipality of Hégenheim to its children, victims of the two great wars 1914 - 1918 / 1939 - 1945" (French original in the variable)
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
World War I/II
In Honor Of: Citizens of Hégenheim
Marker Text:
La commune de Hégenheim
à ses enfants
victimes des deux
grandes guerres
1914 - 1918
1939 - 1945
Who Put it Here?: Commune de Hégenheim
Description of Memorial:
The memorial is a statue of a mourning women in a traditional local costume, along with marble plates that contain the names of the victims.
Date of dedication: Not listed
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