Near Fleury-devant-Douaumont in Meuse, Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne, France — Western Europe

André Maginot

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 18, 2024

1. André Maginot Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

André Maginot
Sergent au 44eme R.I.T.
Depute de l’Meuse
Ministry de l’Guerre
1877-1932

Francois-Joseph Jolas
Le Soldat Qui Sauva Maginot

André Maginot
Sergent in the 44th R.I.T.
Deputy of the Meuse
Ministry of War
1877-1932

Francois-Joseph Jolas
The Soldiesr Who Saves Maginot

[Left Side]
Sous-Secrétaire d'État à la Guerre, affecte sur sa demande a la mobilisation comme simple soldat au 44e R.I.T. a organise autour de Verdun une section d'éclaireurs volontaires dont il a pris la direction et dont il a été l'amé. Au cours de plus de cinquante patrouilles en terrain occupe par l'ennemi a donné l'exemple du plus admirable courage et a été médaille le g novembre 1914. Grièvement blessé le 9 novembre, a tenu toute la journée avec une poignée d'hommes et malgré ses blessures contre un ennemi très supérieur en nombre, auquel il a infligé de grandes pertes. Quatre citations-médaille militaire pour faits de guerres, deux blessures « citation conférée au sergent Maginot avec la Croix de Chevalier

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de la Légion d’Honneur »
signe Petain.

Under-Secretary of State for War, assigned at his request to the mobilization as a simple soldier in the 44th R.I.T. organized around Verdun a section of volunteer scouts of which he took the direction and of which he was the friend. During more than fifty patrols in terrain occupied by the enemy gave the example of the most admirable courage and was awarded a medal on November 9, 1914. Seriously wounded on November 9, held out all day with a handful of men and despite his wounds against an enemy greatly superior in number, to whom he inflicted great losses. Four military medal citations for war deeds, two wounds "citation conferred on Sergeant Maginot with the Cross of Knight of the Legion of Honor"
Signed Petain

[Right Side]
Quelle que soit la conception que l'on puisse se faire d'une guerre future il est une nécessite qui de meure impérieuse. C'est d’empêche l’invasion du territoire Nous savons quels désastres elle peut accumuler. Désastres tels que la victoire, elle-même n’arrive pas ensuite en compenser les irréparables dommages. Les organisations défensives des frontières dont nous voulons l'exécution n’ont pas d'autre but que de barrer la route à l'invasion. Toujours possible le beton vaut mieux. à cet égard et coute moins cher que le mur de poitrines.
André Maginot,
Ministre

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2. André Maginot Marker

de la Guerre demandant au Parlement la création de la ligne de fortifications à laquelle son nom demeure attache.

Whatever the conception that one can have of a future war, there is a necessity that remains imperative. It is to prevent the invasion of the territory. We know what disasters it can accumulate. Disasters such that victory itself does not then manage to compensate for the irreparable damage. The defensive organizations of the borders that we want to be executed have no other goal than to block the road to invasion. Always concrete is better in this regard and costs less than the wall of breasts.
André Maginot,
Minister of War asking Parliament to create the line of fortifications to which his name remains attached.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 49° 11.201′ N, 5° 25.876′ E. Marker is near Fleury-devant-Douaumont, Grand Est (Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne), in Meuse. It is on Grand Est Route 112 1.6 kilometers south of Route 913, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fleury-devant-Douaumont, Grand Est 55430, 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 walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named André Maginot (within shouting distance of this marker); Command Post 30th Corps (about 90 meters away, measured

Left Side of Monument image. Click for full size.

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3. Left Side of Monument

in a direct line); Monument du Lion de Souville (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Fort de Souville (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Casements Pamart (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Les Sentiers du Champ de Bataille (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); In Memorial (approx. 1.2 kilometers away); The "Ravin des Vignes"! (approx. 1.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fleury-devant-Douaumont.

Also see . . . The French Maginot Line: Its Full History and Legacy after WWII. Warfare history Network website entry (Submitted on February 7, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

Right Side of Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 18, 2024

4. Right Side of Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 7, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.