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The monument of Corporal Peugeot, located at the exit of the village of Joncherey, was built in 1959 to replace a first monument erected in 1922 and destroyed in 1940 by the occupation troops. This monument, designed by the architect Schuler, consists of a stone wall made of sandstone slabs and a bronze bas-relief bust made by the sculptor Traut. He commemorates the memory of Corporal Jules-André Peugeot, the first French soldier killed in the First World War, on August 2, 1914.

The monument bears an inscription recalling the tragic circumstances of his death, which occurred during a patrol on the Franco-German border. It also symbolizes the local resistance to the occupation, the first monument having been destroyed during the Second World War. The choice of sandstone and bronze reflects a desire for sustainability and solemnity, while its location on a slope marks a strong visibility for visitors.

Ranked as Historic Monument by order of 18 September 1998, this monument belongs to the municipality of Joncherey. Its location, at 54 Rue du Corporal Peugeot, makes it an accessible place of memory, although the accuracy of its geographical location is considered mediocre (note of 5/10). It embodies both an individual tribute and a symbol of the sacrifices made during the two world conflicts.

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