Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Fred Palacio
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 17, 2022
1. Fred Palacio Marker
Ici a été tué
Fred Palacio
Corps Franc. Victoir
C.D.L.R.
pour la libération de Paris
le 19 août 1944
à l’âge de 21 ans
On August 19th, 1944, here at this site, Fred Palacio, member of the Corps Franc. Victoir of the Ceux de la Resistance, was killed at the age of 21 for the liberation of Paris.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Liberation of Paris series list.
Location. 48° 51.196′ N, 2° 20.168′ E. Memorial is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. It is at the intersection of Boulevard Saint-Germain and Rue de Buci, on the right when traveling west on Boulevard Saint-Germain. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 160 Boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris, Île-de-France 75006, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Les Massacres de Septembre 1792 / the Massacres of September 1792 (within shouting distance of this marker); Palais Abbatial / Abbey Palace (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Marché Saint-Germain / Saint-Germain Market (about 90 meters away); La Librairie Espagnole / The Spanish Bookstore (about 90 meters away); Adam Mickiewicz, le poète exilé / the poet in exile (about 150 meters away); Ferdinand Victor Eugene Delacroix (about 150 meters away); István Keszei (about 150 meters away); Eugène Delacroix (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.
Also see . . . Fred Palacio (Musée de la Resistance). A brief history of Fred Palacio’s service in the Resistance until his death during the liberation of Paris. (In French only) (Submitted on April 17, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 17, 2022
2. Fred Palacio Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here on the corner of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
