Sevran in Seine-Saint-Denis, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Gaston Bussière
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 3, 2024
1. Gaston Bussière Marker
Gaston BUSSIÈRE
1902-1942
Homme politique français, il est trempeur d'acier avant de devenir maire de Sevran de 1938 à 1939. Arrêté par la police française dans la nuit du 18 au 19 juin 1941, Gaston BUSSIÈRE est fusillé comme otage par l'armée allemande le 21 septembre 1942 au Mont Valérien.
40 years old, too young to die!
Gaston BUSSIÈRE
1902-1942
A French politician, he was a steel hardener before becoming mayor of Sevran from 1938 to 1939. Arrested by the French police on the night of June 18 to 19, 1941, Gaston BUSSIÈRE was shot as a hostage by the German army on September 21, 1942 at Mont Valérien.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is September 21, 1942.
Location. 48° 56.271′ N, 2° 31.79′ E. Marker is in Sevran, Île-de-France, in Seine-Saint-Denis. It is on Place Gaston Bussière, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 Place Gaston Bussière, Sevran, Île-de-France 93270, France. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lucien Sampaix (within shouting distance of this marker); Roger le Maner (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Auguste Crétier (about 120 meters away); a different marker also named Auguste Crétier (about 120 meters away); Alfred Victor Levy (about 150 meters away); Résistance à Sevran / Resistance in Sevran (about 150 meters away); Louis Blesy (about 150 meters away); Sevran Municipal Memorial (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sevran.
Also see . . . Gaston Bussière (homme politique) (Wikipedia, in translation). Excerpt (in translation):
In 1941, he participated in the National Front as military commander of the P1 and P2 regions of the Paris region. He was arrested by the Vichy police on the night of June 18-19, 1942.(Submitted on November 21, 2024.)
Hewas taken to Fort Romainville and then shot by the Germans on September 21, 1942, at Mont-Valérien, the same day as Marcel Lamant, André Chassefière and 43 other hostages.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 3, 20242. Gaston Bussière Marker - wide viewThe marker is visible here mounted to a pole in the square named after him, Place Gaston Bussière.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 162 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 21, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
