Saint Vincent de Paul in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
André Dubois
A la mémoire
du Gardien de la Paix
André Dubois
tué au cours des
combats pour la
libération de Paris
(English translation:)
In memory of policeman Andre Dubois, killed in combat 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° 52.818′ N, 2° 21.226′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Saint Vincent de Paul. Memorial is at the intersection of Rue de Dunkerque and Rue Napolèon III on Rue de Dunkerque. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paris, Île-de-France 75010, France. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A la Memoire des Cheminots de la Region du Nord (within shouting distance of this marker); Gare du Nord (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); August 1944 Murder Site (about 150 meters away); Vincent di Bella and Robert Cabirol (about 150 meters away); Église Saint-Vincent-de-Paul (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Square Aristade Caviaillé-Coll (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Henri Murger (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Hôpital Fernand-Widal (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.
Also see . . . Dubois, André Auguste (Maitron, in French). A brief biography of Dubois, noting he was summarily executed by the Germans on August 20, 1944, on the spot, for carrying his administrative pistol. (Submitted on August 28, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.