Roseau, Saint George, Dominica — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Lesser Antilles of the West Indies)
Glory to the French from Dominica
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 13, 2016
1. Glory to the French from Dominica Marker
to the French
who lost their lives
in the years of resistance
1941-1945
Honneur
aux Francais tombes
dans la resistance
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 15° 17.778′ N, 61° 23.203′ W. Marker is in Roseau, Saint George. Memorial is on Dame Mary Eugenia Charles Boulevard. The marker is in a small park just to the west of the Fort Young Hotel. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World Wars Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Anglican Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Roseau Bayfront (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Methodist Church (about 150 meters away); Carnegie Library of Roseau (about 150 meters away); Roseau Cathedral (about 180 meters away); a different marker also named Roseau Bayfront (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); David the Goliath (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roseau.
Regarding Glory to the French from Dominica. Dominica was the main base for French war refugees who escaped to join General Charles de Gaulle’s forces in the Caribbean during World War II.
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 13, 2016
2. Glory to the French from Dominica Marker
The marker is to the left, with the World Wars Memorial to the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 310 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
