Gros-Caillou in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Gabriel Masse
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2023
1. Gabriel Masse Marker
glorieusement
pour la liberation de Paris
le gardien de la paix
MASSE Gabriel
du 7 Arrt.
le 24 août 1944
Here on the 24th of August, 1944, fell in glory for the liberation of Paris the policeman Gabriel Masse of the 7th Arrondissement.
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° 51.766′ N, 2° 18.258′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Gros-Caillou. Memorial is on Quai d'Orsay east of Avenue Bosquet. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paris, Île-de-France 75007, France. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. René Alazard (a few steps from this marker); Jean Giraudoux (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); L’égoùt de Paris (about 150 meters away); Hyacinthe Vincent (about 210 meters away); The Conference Gate (about
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More about this marker. The plaque is on the Esplanade Habib Bourguiba, and is easily visible from Quai d’Orsay.
Also see . . . Plaque en Hommage Gabriel Masse (Musée de la Résistance en ligne, in French).
Excerpt (in translation): During a reconnaissance patrol in the 7th arrondissement with an FFI team, guard Gabriel Masse was killed in an ambush on Place de l'Alma.(Submitted on July 21, 2023.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2023
2. Gabriel Masse Marker - wide view
Of the two plaques visible here, the one for Masse is on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 21, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
