Palacio in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)

Monumento al Capitan Melgar / Captain Melgar Memorial

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2022

1. Monumento al Capitan Melgar / Captain Melgar Memorial Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Angel Melgar y Mata
(1876-1909)
Capitan del Batallon
de Cazadores de
Arapiles, Numero 9
Combatiente en
Melilla durante
la guerra de Africa
y que fallecio en la
Batalla del Barranco
del Lobo (Melilla)
le fue concedida
la cruz laureada
de San Fernando.

(English translation:)

Angel Melgar y Mata (1876-1909), Battalion Captain of Cazadores de Arapiles, Number 9, combatant in Melilla during the African War and who died in the Battle of the Barranco del Lobo (“Ravine of the Wolf”) (Melilla), was awarded the Laureate Cross of San Fernando.

Erected 1911 by Ayuntamiento de Madrid.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is July 27, 1909.

Location. 40° 25.053′ N, 3° 42.784′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Palacio. Memorial is on Calle de Bailén, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madrid 28013, Spain. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Puerta de Xagra / Xagra Gate (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Juan Gómez de Mora (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); José del Castillo (about 120 meters away); El 2 de Mayo de 1808 (about 120 meters away); Juan Bautista Sachetti (about 120 meters away); Diego Velázquez (1599 - 1660) (about 150 meters away); Julian Gayarre (about 180 meters away); José Cubiles (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madrid.

Also see . . . Ángel Melgar Mata (Real Academia de Historia, in Spanish).

On his role in the battle that made him a hero and ended his life (in translation): On July 23, 1909, he embarked for Melilla and four days later he took part in the battle at Barranco del Lobo, where, at the head of three companies of his battalion, he vigorously attacked a large enemy group stationed there, encouraging his troops and setting a constant example of courage and energy, suffering two wounds to the leg and to the neck, which, despite the importance they must have had, did not lessen his decision for a moment, nor were they enough to prevent him from continuing the advance
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2022

2. Monumento al Capitan Melgar / Captain Melgar Memorial
and the fight with equal vigor, until another bullet caused a fatal wound to his chest.

(Submitted on February 19, 2023.)

Monumento al Capitan Melgar / Captain Melgar Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2022

3. Monumento al Capitan Melgar / Captain Melgar Memorial

Monumento al Capitan Melgar / Captain Melgar Memorial - additional plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2022

4. Monumento al Capitan Melgar / Captain Melgar Memorial - additional plaque

Additional plaque noting that King Alfonso donated the site and marble for this monument in memory of his comrades and as a tribute to the values he hoped would be worthy of emulation.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2022

5. Monumento al Capitan Melgar / Captain Melgar Memorial

Monument to Captain Melgar
Work of Julio G. Pola
Year of 1911

Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 19, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.