Schwäbisch Gmünd in Ostalbkreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Schwäbisch Gmünd War Memorial
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 24, 2017
1. Schwäbisch Gmünd War Memorial - Inscription, south-side
670 Söhne unserer
Stadt Gmünd für
Deutschland gefallen
1939-1945 gaben
über 1000 Gmünder
ihr Leben für die Heimat
In 1914-1918 670 sons of the City of Gmünd fell for the sake of Germany.
In 1939-1945 more than 1,000 citizens of Gmünd gave their lives for the homeland.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II.
Location. 48° 48.061′ N, 9° 47.82′ E. Marker is in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Baden-Württemberg, in Ostalbkreis. Memorial is at the intersection of Marktplatz and Mohrengaessle on Marktplatz. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Schwäbisch Gmünd BW 73525, Germany. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Katharina Czisch (within shouting distance of this marker); Post (within shouting distance of this marker); Marktplatz Nr. 16 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Marktplatz Nr. 11 / Market Square No. 11 (about 150 meters away); Johanniskirche / St. John's Church
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Also see . . . Die Gmünder und das Kriegerdenkmal (Rems-Zeitung, March 20, 2014, in German). (Submitted on September 11, 2017.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 24, 2017
2. Schwäbisch Gmünd War Memorial - Inscription, north-side
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 24, 2017
3. Schwäbisch Gmünd War Memorial - Detail
1938
4. Schwäbisch Gmünd War Memorial
This postcard view of the memorial pre-dates WW II. The memorial was designed by Jakob Wilhelm Fehrle and was unveiled in November, 1935. Note that the eagle and swastika have been replaced by Archangel Michael with a sword of flame. (See photo below.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 24, 2017
5. Schwäbisch Gmünd War Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 11, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
