Saponay in Aisne, Upper France, France — Western Europe
World War Memorial
Sainte Bernadette offerte par la Reverende Mére Superieure Generale des Soeurs de la Charité et de l’Instruction Chretienne de Nevers
Vous qui passez saluez votre sauveur
Sainte Therese de l’Enfant Jésus offerte par un ancien combattant de la Grande Guerre en hommage de reconnaissance
C. Franchet la Bonneville
Seigneur ayez pitié de nous
1936
A prayer for our heroes of the War
Saint Bernadette offered by the Reverend Mother Superior General of the Sisters of Charity and Christian Instruction of Nevers
You who pass by greet your saviour
Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus offered by a former combatant of the Great War as a tribute of gratitude
C. Franchet la Bonneville
Lord have mercy on us
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 49° 12.571′ N, 3° 29.735′ E. Marker is in Saponay, Hauts-de-France (Upper France), in Aisne. It is at the intersection of Rue de Fère (Route D2) and Route D6, on the right when traveling east on Rue de Fère. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saponay, Hauts-de-France 02130, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Château de Fère-en-Tardenois - Les opérations archéologiques (approx. 3.1 kilometers away); Raymond de la Tramerye (approx. 3.1 kilometers away); Château de Fère-en-Tardenois (approx. 3.1 kilometers away); Oisne-Aisne American Memorial (approx. 3.8 kilometers away); Oise-Aisne American Cemetery and Memorial (approx. 4 kilometers away); The Battle of the Ourcq River (approx. 8.8 kilometers away); The 42nd "Rainbow" Division Memorial (approx. 8.8 kilometers away); James Butler, R.A., M.B.E. (approx. 8.8 kilometers away).
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.

