Near Ovillers-la-Boisselle in Somme, Upper France, France — Western Europe
Women of the Great War
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 15, 2024
1. Women of the Great War Marker
Dedicated to the valiant women of all nations who served in the Great War
Erected by Wenches in the Trenches.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • Women.
Location. 50° 0.907′ N, 2° 41.824′ E. Memorial is near Ovillers-la-Boisselle, Hauts-de-France (Upper France), in Somme. It can be reached from Route de la Grande Mine. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Ovillers-la-Boisselle, Hauts-de-France 80300, 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 walking distance of this marker: A German defender's experience (a few steps from this marker); Pte. 1216 Charles R. Frankish (a few steps from this marker); Roy Bealing and his best friend Pte. Alfred Moxham (a few steps from this marker); The Sacrifice of All Nations (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bretons at La Boisselle (within shouting distance of this marker); RAF Mountain Rescue Association Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Attack: An account by Pte. Tom Easton, 2nd Battalion Tyneside Scottish (within shouting distance of this marker); An account by Pte. Billy Disbrey (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ovillers-la-Boisselle.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Battle of the Somme (Wikipedia). (Submitted on November 16, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
2. Women in World War I (Wikipedia). (Submitted on November 16, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
3. Vera Brittain Marker. (Submitted on November 16, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 15, 2024
2. Women of the Great War Marker
In the background can be seen Bιcourt Woods. The field between needed to be crossed on July 1, 1916, first day of the Somme.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 15, 2024
3. Lochnagar Crater
The marker is at this crater from the battle.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 16, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
