Monnaie in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe

Raymond Boisson

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 17, 2022

1. Raymond Boisson Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

A la mémoire de
Boisson
Raymond
1915 - 1944

Chef du 2^eme groupe
du Corps Franc des R.G.
et des jeux de la
préfecture de police
Tombe glorieusement pour la
libération de paris
le 20 août
1944
au cours d'un combat engagé
ici-même
(English translation:)

In honor of Raymond Boisson (1915-1944), Head of the 2nd Group of R.G. Volunteer Corps and police officer. Fell in glory for the liberation of Paris on August 20, 1944 during combat.

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° 51.186′ N, 2° 20.603′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Monnaie. Memorial is at the intersection of Place St. Michel and Place Saint-André des Arts, on the right when traveling north on Place St. Michel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13 Place St Michel, Paris, Île-de-France 75006, France. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker. Heitor Villa-Lobos (here, next to this marker); Joseph Lahuec (here, next to this marker); Robert Gauthier (a few steps from this marker); Beat Hotel (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); René Dova (about 90 meters away); La Liberté Éclairant le Monde (about 90 meters away); Georges Loiseleur (about 90 meters away); Jacques-Charles BRUNET (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

Also see . . . BOISSON Raymond, Emile (Le Maitron, French).

Excerpt (in translation): "...on August 20, 1944 he led a group of volunteers composed of police officers, including inspectors from General Intelligence and F.F.I. They attacked German soldiers who were in a bus which was entering the Place Saint-Michel. The driver was hit, and the vehicle crashed into the front of the “Brasserie Alsacienne”. No signs of life appeared inside the bus. Overconfident, Raymond Boisson hastily interpreted this silence...as a surrender. He advanced, and the Germans fired. He collapsed, killed dead, his carotid artery severed. His funeral took place on September 26 at Les Lilas, a delegation of thirty police officers were present, four of them mounted a guard of honor. A mass was celebrated in the Notre-Dame du Rosaire church, then the burial
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 17, 2022

2. Raymond Boisson Marker - wide view
The Boisson marker is seen here below that for Villa-Lobos and above that for Lahuec.
took place in the municipal cemetery of the city."

(Submitted on June 22, 2022.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.