Sondernheim in Germersheim, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany — Central Europe

Kriegerdenkmal
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Franco-Prussian War Memorial

1870/71

Photographed by James Hulse, September 15, 2026

1. Kriegerdenkmal / Franco-Prussian War Memorial

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Lieb Vaterland, magst ruhig sein, Fest steht und treu die Wacht am Rhein.

Gewidmet den im Feldzug 1870/71 gegen Frankreich gefallenen Kameraden vom Krieger und Veteranenverein Germersheim 1888

K. J. Sartorius. Lieutenant im 5. Jäg. Bat. • J. Borkmaier. Unteroffizier im 2. Art. Reg. • A. Schubhart. Soldat im 2. Inf. Regt. • J. Wolz. Soldat im 11. Inf. Regt. • Chr. Berker. Soldat im 10. Inf. Regt. • Ph. Westengel. Soldat im 6. Inf. Regt. • F. Hartmann. Soldat 1. Inf. Regt. (vermisst).

Theure Brüder, edle Helden, Eures Ruhm’s Verkündigung Zeigt der Stein ein schwach Vergelten Der Nachwelt zur Erinnerung

(English Translation)
Dear Fatherland, rest assured; firm and true stands the watch on the Rhine. Dedicated to the comrades who fell in the 1870–71 campaign against France by the Germersheim War and Veterans’ Association, 1888.

K. J. Sartorius, lieutenant in the 5th Jäger Battalion • J. Borkmaier, noncommissioned officer in the 2nd Artillery Regiment • A. Schubhart, soldier in the 2nd Infantry Regiment • J. Wolz, soldier in the 11th Infantry Regiment • Chr. Berker, soldier

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in the 10th Infantry Regiment • Ph. Westengel, soldier in the 6th Infantry Regiment • F. Hartmann, soldier in the 1st Infantry Regiment (missing).

Dear brothers, noble heroes, this stone proclaims your glory—a modest repayment preserved in remembrance for posterity.

Erected 1888 by Krieger- und Veteranenverein Germersheim.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US.

Location. 49° 13.072′ N, 8° 22.46′ E. Memorial is in Germersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate). It is in Sondernheim. It is at the intersection of Hauptstraße and Königstraße, on the left when traveling north on Hauptstraße. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Luitpoldpl 5, Germersheim RP 76726, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is on the German Upper Rhine.

Globally, 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,

the Holy Roman Empire,

and the former West Germany.

Other nearby markers. At

Kriegerdenkmal / Franco-Prussian War Memorial - First Panel image. Click for full size.

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2. Kriegerdenkmal / Franco-Prussian War Memorial - First Panel

least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Luitpoldplatz / Hauptstraße/Königstraße (a few steps from this marker); Luitpoldplatz / Kriegerdenkmal (within shouting distance of this marker); Weißenburger Tor / Paradeplatz (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Isabella 'Bella' Kahn (about 120 meters away); Ferdinand Kahn (about 120 meters away); Sophie Ebert (about 120 meters away); Max Ebert (about 120 meters away); Hauptstraße (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Germersheim.

Kriegerdenkmal / Franco-Prussian War Memorial - Second Panel image. Click for full size.

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3. Kriegerdenkmal / Franco-Prussian War Memorial - Second Panel

Kriegerdenkmal / Franco-Prussian War Memorial - Third Panel image. Click for full size.

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4. Kriegerdenkmal / Franco-Prussian War Memorial - Third Panel

Kriegerdenkmal / Franco-Prussian War Memorial - Fourth Panel image. Click for full size.

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5. Kriegerdenkmal / Franco-Prussian War Memorial - Fourth Panel

Photographed by James Hulse, September 15, 2026

6. Kriegerdenkmal / Franco-Prussian War Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 25, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.

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1870/71

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