Douaumont near Douaumont-Vaux in Meuse, Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne, France — Western Europe
137th R.I.
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137e R.I.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 17, 2024
1. 137th R.I. / 137e R.I. Marker
To the
Glory of Soldiers
Of
137th R.I.
Ready to attack, buried rifle in hand
in their trench currently covered by
the Monument of the Bayonets trench
Erected in 1919 by
The commanding officer Colonel de Bonnefoy
The 137th R.I.
A la
Gloire des Soldats
Du
137e R.I.
Prets a l'attaque ensevelis fusil en mains
dans leur tranchée actuellement recouverte par
le Monument de la Tranchée des Baïonnettes
Érigé en 1919 par les soins
du colonel de Bonnefoy commandant
Le 137e R.I.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location. 49° 12.822′ N, 5° 25.548′ E. Memorial is near Douaumont-Vaux, Grand Est (Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne), in Meuse. It is in Douaumont. It can be reached from Route 913. Monument is along the path to "Trench of Bayonets" monument. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Douaumont-Vaux, Grand Est 55100, 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, the Roman Empire, and specifically the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: La Tranchée des Baïonnettes (within shouting distance of this marker); De la tranchée des fusils à la Tranchée des Baïonnettes (within shouting
this page online
Also see . . .
1. The Bayonet Trench. (Submitted on December 6, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
2. Myth & Reality at Verdun's Trench of Bayonets (YouTube Video). (Submitted on December 6, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
3. Bayonet Trench (Wikipedia). (Submitted on December 6, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 17, 2024
2. 137th R.I. / 137e R.I. Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 17, 2024
3. 137th R.I. / 137e R.I. Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 17, 2024
4. Area around the 137th R.I. / 137e R.I. Marker
The ground around monument is pocked by shell fire
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 1,085 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 6, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
