Bad Homburg vor der Höhe in Hochtaunuskreis, Hesse, Germany — Central Europe
Bad Homburg Franco-Prussian War Memorial
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 22, 2024
1. Bad Homburg Franco-Prussian War Memorial
zum Andenken und Gruß ihrer unvergesslichen kammeraden
Der Homburger Kriegerverein
Errichtet am 10 mai 1873
Es starben den Heldentod für's Vaterland
Heinrich Buringer gefallen am 6 august 1870 bei Woerth
Philipp Humbert verwundet am 16 august 1870 bei Graveloue
Gest. am 19 august 1870 im Laz. zu Abonville
Ludwig Kranz gefallen am 1.september 1870 bei Sedan
Ferdinand Lommel gefallen am 1. september 1870 bei Sedan
Karl Bauer gest. am 14. mai 1871 im Laz. zu Juilly
Wer so wie Ihr den grossen Schwur gelöst, wer so wie Ihr für's Vaterland gefallen, der lebt im Herzen seines Volkes fort.
The hometown of Homburg honors its fallen sons in the memory and recognition of their unforgettable comrades
The Homburg Veterans Association
Erected on May 10, 1873
They died a heroic death for their country
Heinrich Buringer fell on August 6, 1870 by Woerth
Philipp Humbert wounded on August 16, 1870 by Graveloue,
Died on August 19, 1870 in hospital at Abonville
Ludwig Kranz fell on September 1, 1870 by Sedan
Ferdinand Lommel
this page online
Karl Bauer died on May 14, 1871 in the hospital at Juilly
Those who, like you, have fulfilled the great oath, those who, like you, have fallen for their fatherland, live on in the hearts of their people.
Erected 1873.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US.
Location. 50° 13.641′ N, 8° 36.912′ E. Memorial is in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Hessen (Hesse), in Hochtaunuskreis. It is at the intersection of Louisenstraße and Louisenstrasse, in the median on Louisenstraße. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Waisenhausplatz, Bad Homburg vor der Höhe HE 61348, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hofapotheke / Court Apothecary (a few steps from this marker); Ehemaliges Armen- und Waisenhaus / Former Poorhouse and Orphanage (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemalige Kaiserliche Post / Former Imperial Post Office (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hotel “Cafe du Parc” (about 150 meters away); François Blanc (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Engelapotheke / “Angel Apothecary” (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Bad Homburg vor der Höhe Holocaust Memorial (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Ehemalige Gustav-Weigand-Stiftung / Former Gustav Weigand Foundation (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 22, 2024
2. Bad Homburg Franco-Prussian War Memorial - main inscription
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 22, 2024
3. Bad Homburg Franco-Prussian War Memorial - names
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 22, 2024
4. Bad Homburg Franco-Prussian War Memorial
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 22, 2024
5. Bad Homburg Franco-Prussian War Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 2, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
