Monuments aux Morts - Sanghen, France
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N 50° 47.011 E 001° 54.865
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[EN] The Monument is located next to the Saint-Martin Church and pays homage to the soldiers of the First World War. [FR] Le Monument est situé à côté de l'Eglise Saint-Martin et rend hommage aux soldats de la Première Guerre mondiale.
Waymark Code: WM157PX
Location: Hauts-de-France, France
Date Posted: 11/02/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Grahame Cookie
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"Monument financed by a municipal subscription and a State subsidy.

In 1921, the town was awarded 4 shells of 280 mm as war trophies which today adorn the corners of the monument.

Inscriptions

Fatherland God

To the children of Sanghen

who died

for France

1914-1919

A prayer H.V.P.

The grateful inhabitants

The dead MEMBOT Léon, CARON Félix, CARON Eugène, HENON Amédée, CARON Louis, BOURRE Olivier, CARPENTIER Louis, MAGNIER Auguste, DUCLOY Louis, GARENAUX Abel, LENGLET Joseph, JOIRE Louis, BRECVILLE Benoît, BONNINGUES Edouard, BODART Andéol, LECAILLE Jules, COMPIEGNE Alfred , DOYER Jules

"

Sources : The Monument

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" Monument financé par une souscription communale et une subvention de l'Etat.

En 1921, la commune se voit attribuer 4 obus de 280 mm comme trophées de guerre qui ornent aujourd'hui les coins du monument

Inscriptions

Dieu Patrie

Aux enfants de Sanghen

morts

pour la France

1914-1919

Une prière S.V.P.

Les habitants reconnaissants

Les morts MEMBOT Léon, CARON Félix, CARON Eugène, HENON Amédée, CARON Louis, BOURRE Olivier, CARPENTIER Louis, MAGNIER Auguste, DUCLOY Louis, GARENAUX Abel, LENGLET Joseph, JOIRE Louis, BRECVILLE Benoît, BONNINGUES Edouard, BODART Andéol, LECAILLE Jules, COMPIEGNE Alfred, DOYER Jules

"

Sources : Le Monument

Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 07/25/1920

Private or Public Monument?: Government

Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Sanghen Town Hall

Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe

Website for this Monument: [Web Link]

Physical Address of Monument:
Rue de l'Eglise
Sanghen, Pas-de-Calais France
62850

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