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

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

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

(English translation:)

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. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Memorial 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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 160 Boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris, Île-de-France 75006, France. Touch for directions.

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

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(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); Alexandre Tcherepnine / Alexander Tcherepnin (about 150 meters away); Jules de Seze (about 150 meters away); Restaurant Dagneau (about 180 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.)

Fred Palacio Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

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 114 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.