Barbès in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Adrien Legrand
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 24, 2022
1. Adrien Legrand Marker
Ici
le gardien de la paix
Adrien Legrand
a été tué par les allemands
le 22 aout 1944
Honorez-le
Here on August 22, 1944, the policeman Adrien Legrand was killed by the Germans.
Let us honor him
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. A significant historical date for this entry is August 22, 1944.
Location. 48° 53.064′ N, 2° 21.34′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Barbès. Memorial is on Boulevard de la Chapelle, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 60 Boulevard de la Chapelle, Paris, Île-de-France 75018, France. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. René Barateau (here, next to this marker); Charles Warrier (about 240 meters away, measured in a direct line); Vincent di Bella and Robert Cabirol (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); August 1944 Murder Site (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Hôpital Fernand-Widal
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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 24, 2022
2. Adrien Legrand Marker - wide view
The Legrand plaque is the lower of the two that are visible to the right of the traffic light.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 5, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
