Saint-Lambert in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Roger Rigaudie
pour la libération
de Paris
le 23 août 1944
Roger
Rigaudie
22 ans
Here on August 23, 1944, for the liberation of Paris fell Roger Rigaudie, age 22.
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 23, 1944.
Location. 48° 50.254′ N, 2° 17.807′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Saint-Lambert. Memorial is at the intersection of Rue de Vaugirard and Rue Alain Chartier, on the left when traveling north on Rue de Vaugirard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 316 Rue de Vaugirard, Paris, Île-de-France 75015, France. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alphonse Osbert (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Walter Benjamin (about 120 meters away); Georges Bruyere (about 150 meters away); Louis-Victor Cazalot (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Germain Bedeau (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Joan Miró (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Paul Budant (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Écoles Elementaire Saint Lambert Deported Jewish Students Memorial (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.
Also see . . . RIGAUDIE Roger, Maurice, Jean (Le Maitron, in French).
Excerpt (in translation): Born February 13, 1922 in Ecuelles district of Melun (Seine-et-Marne), died of his injuries on August 23, 1944 in Paris (15th arrondissement); F.F.I.(Submitted on April 29, 2024.)
Son of Joseph Rigaudie, day laborer, and Madeleine Jaladon, without profession, Roger Rigaudie probably lived in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. He participated in the battles of the Liberation, was seriously injured near 24 rue Alain-Chartier in Paris (15th arrondissement), he died of his wounds. The Saint-Lambert police station noted his death on August 24...
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 37 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 29, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.