Sevran in Seine-Saint-Denis, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Auguste Crétier
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 3, 2024
1. Auguste Crétier Marker
Auguste CRÉTIER
1897-1944
Résistant sevranais, Auguste CRETIER est membre du Parti Communiste Français et du groupe des Forces Françaises Combattantes. Président du comité local de la Libération, il est abattu par les nazis le 27 août 1944, jour de la libération de Sevran.
(English translation:)
His place is right in the heart
Auguste CRÉTIER
1897-1944
A resistance fighter from Sevran, Auguste Crétier was a member of the French Communist Party and the French Fighting Forces group. President of the local Liberation Committee, he was shot by the Nazis on August 27, 1944, the day Sevran was liberated.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is August 27, 1944.
Location. 48° 56.321′ N, 2° 31.728′ E. Marker is in Sevran, Île-de-France, in Seine-Saint-Denis. It is on Rue Roger le Maner, on the right when traveling north. The marker is mounted to the school named after him, directly below the sign reading “École elementaire August Crétier”. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 Rue
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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: Alfred Victor Levy (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Auguste Crétier (within shouting distance of this marker); Roger le Maner (within shouting distance of this marker); Résistance à Sevran / Resistance in Sevran (within shouting distance of this marker); Louis Blesy (within shouting distance of this marker); Sevran Municipal Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Louis Armand (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gaston Bussière (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sevran.
Also see . . . Auguste Crétier (Wikipedia, in French). Excerpt (in translation):
On August 27, 1944, an American vanguard(Submitted on November 25, 2024.)entered Sevran. While he was with his son and his small group, they were targeted by a burst of Nazi machine gun fire. Auguste Crétier, while he was not carrying a weapon, was killed by an explosive bullet on rue Michelet. He was shot on the day the city was liberated after a major battle…Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 3, 20242. Auguste Crétier Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 25, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
