Reims in Marne, Grand Est, France — Western Europe

Edmond Marin la Meslée

Photographed By Kevin W., June 29, 2015

1. Edmond Marin la Meslée Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Ici, au numéro 9 de cette rue, a vécu Edmond Marin la Meslée. As des as de la Campagne de France 1939-1940, affecté en 1937 sur la base aérienne 112, au Group de Chasse 1/5. Mort au Champ d'Honneur en Alsace le 4 Février 1945. Il fut choisi en 1953 pour donner son nom à l base Aérienne de Reims.

English:
Here at number 9 in this street lived Edmond Marin la Meslée. Fighter pilot ace of the French 1939-1940 campaign. In 1937 he was assigned to Air Base 112, in fighter pilot section 1/5. A war hero, he died in action in Alsace on the 4th of February 1945. His memory was honoured by choosing to name the Rheims Air Base after him.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is February 4, 1945.

Location. 49° 15.249′ N, 4° 1.986′ E. Marker is in Reims, Grand Est, in Marne. Memorial is on Rue Guillaume de Machault just north of Rue Robert de Coucy. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Reims, Grand Est 51100, France. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Maison du Trésorier du Chapitre de la Cathédral (a few steps from this marker); Cathédral Notre-Dame

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Porte et Place du Chapitre de la Cathédral (within shouting distance of this marker); Quartier des Banques (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Palais de Justice (about 120 meters away); Médiathèque Jean Falala (about 150 meters away); Palais du Tau (about 150 meters away); Louis XV (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Reims.

Also see . . . Wikipedia entry for Edmond Marin la Meslée. (Submitted on July 18, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)

Photographed By Kevin W., June 29, 2015

2. Edmond Marin la Meslée Marker

At the time this picture was taken, the building housed the local Tourism Office.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 362 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.