Opening of the monument 1921 (≈ 1921)
Chaired by the Minister of Agriculture.
1951
Added Names
Added Names 1951 (≈ 1951)
Deaths of 39-45 and Indochina.
14 décembre 2012
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 14 décembre 2012 (≈ 2012)
With his gate.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The monument to the dead in full (Box AD 372): inscription by decree of 14 December 2012
Key figures
Henri-Léon Gréber - Sculptor
Author of the group "Recognition".
Edmond Lefebvre du Prey - Minister of Agriculture
Chaired the inauguration in 1921.
Origin and history
The monument to the dead of Montreuil-sur-Mer, dedicated to First World War soldiers, was erected in 1921 on Darnétal Square (formerly Place Verte). This choice of location, after discussions, was intended to avoid the proximity to the 1870 monument on Gambetta Square and to preserve a quiet place, conducive to contemplation, unlike the Grande Place animated by markets and fairs.
Inaugurated on 23 October 1921 under the chairmanship of Edmond Lefebvre du Prey, Minister of Agriculture, the monument is a work of sculptor Henri-Léon Gréber. It represents a winged Victoire kissing a Poilu, surmounting an engraved stele of the 108 names of Montreuil soldiers who died in 1914-1918. In 1951, the names of the 18 deaths of World War II and the 4 deaths in Indochina were added.
The monument, surrounded by a gate, has been listed as historical monuments since December 14, 2012. It also symbolizes the recognition of the British authorities, who placed commemorative plaques on town houses in honour of their fallen soldiers at Montreuil-sur-Mer. Its sober and moving style makes it a central place of memory for the municipality.
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