Val-de-Grâce in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Jean Bachelet
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 26, 2023
1. Jean Bachelet Marker
Jean Bachelet
33 ans F.F.I.
est mort pour la France
le 25 août 1944
Here on August 25, 1944, Jean Bachelet, age 33, of the Free French forces, died for France.
Erected by Ses Camarades de Combat du 5e.
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° 50.745′ N, 2° 20.414′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Val-de-Grâce. Memorial is on Boulevard Saint-Michel, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 79 Boulevard Saint-Michel, Paris, Île-de-France 75005, France. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jules Vallès (a few steps from this marker); Cécile DeWitt-Morette (1922-2017) (within shouting distance of this marker); Edouard Branly (within shouting distance of this marker); Pablo Picasso (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Jehan de Meung
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Also see . . . Plaque en Hommage à FFI Jean Bachelet (Musée de la Résistance en ligne).
Excerpt (in translation): In March 1944, he joined the Resistance within the MLN of the 5th arrondissement under the orders of Raymond Fillaire. With the rank of FFI warrant officer, he became group leader and commander of the patriotic militia of his district. During the liberation battles, he took part in the capture of the town hall of the 5th arrondissement and then in the attack on the Ecole de Mines. It was during this attack that he was killed on August 25, 1944 in front of 79 Boulevard Saint-Michel.(Submitted on July 17, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 26, 2023
2. Jean Bachelet Marker - wide view
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 26, 2023
3. Jean Bachelet Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
