Kemnath in Tirschenreuth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Kriegerdenkmal für den Deutsch-Französischen Krieg
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Kemnath Franco-Prussian War Memorial
(1870–1871)
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2025
1. Kriegerdenkmal für den Deutsch-Französischen Krieg / Kemnath Franco-Prussian War Memorial
Sergeant im 6. Infantr.-Regim. Hartmann, geb. 26. Juli 1850, gef. 29. August 1870 bei Sedan, des Notars Herrn Jakob Schobert dahier
Joh. Baptist Hoesel
Jäger im k.b. 8. Jäger-Bataill. zu Straubing, geb. 24. Dezbr. 1846, gef. 3. Septbr. 1870 zu La Brullee, Sohn des Webers Franz Hoesel dahier
Joh. Baptist Poellath
geb. zu München 4. Septbr. 1840, Sohn der Binderstochter Anna Pöllath von hier, Soldat im k.b. 2. Jäger-Bataill., gest. zu Cöln, Septbr. 1870
Dieses Denkmahl diene den oben aufgeführten, im siegreichen Kriege gegen Frankreich 1870-71 für das Vaterland gefallenen, dem Stadtbezirke Kemnath angehörigen Helden zum ewigen Andenken.
Süß und ehrenvoll ist es, fürs Vaterland zu sterben.
Dieses Monument wurde aufgestellt nach Vollendung der Vergrößerung dieses Friedhofs im Jahre 1873.
Ludw. Gustav Schobert
Sergeant in the 6th Infantry Regiment “Hartmann”, born July 26, 1850, fell near Sedan on August 29, 1870, son of the local notary, Mr. Jakob Schobert
Joh. Baptist Hoesel
Rifleman in the Royal Bavarian 8th Jäger Battalion at Straubing, born December 24, 1846, fell at La Brullee on September 3, 1870, son of the local weaver Franz Hoesel
Joh. Baptist Poellath
born in Munich on September 4, 1840, son of Anna Pöllath, a cooper’s daughter from here, soldier in the 2nd Royal Bavarian Jäger Battalion, died in Cologne in September 1870
May this memorial serve as an eternal remembrance of the heroes listed above, belonging to the Kemnath municipal district, who fell for the fatherland in the victorious war against France of 1870-71.
It is sweet and honorable to die for the fatherland.
This monument was erected after the enlargement of this cemetery was completed in 1873.
Erected 1873 by Municipality of Kemnath.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 49° 52.173′ N, 11° 53.224′ E. Memorial is in Kemnath, Bayern (Bavaria), in Tirschenreuth. It is on Amberger Straße 0.1 kilometers south of Bayreuther Str., on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Amberger Str 6, Kemnath BY 95478, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kriegerdenkmal für die Gefallenen beider Weltkriege / War Memorial to the Fallen of Both Wor (within shouting distance of this marker); Johannes von Nepomuk / Jan Nepomucký / John of Nepomuk (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Primianus (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ehemaliges Komm. Weißbierbrauhaus / Former Communal Wheat Beer Brewery (about 120 meters away); Johann Tolhopf (Janus Tolophus) (about 120 meters away); Wolfgang Schmeltzl (about 120 meters away); a different marker also named Wolfgang Schmeltzl (about 120 meters away); Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kemnath.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2025
2. Kriegerdenkmal für den Deutsch-Französischen Krieg / Kemnath Franco-Prussian War Memorial
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2025
3. Kriegerdenkmal für den Deutsch-Französischen Krieg / Kemnath Franco-Prussian War Memorial
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2025
4. Kriegerdenkmal für den Deutsch-Französischen Krieg / Kemnath Franco-Prussian War Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 27, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
