Roseau, Saint George Parish, Dominica — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Lesser Antilles of the West Indies)
Glory to the French from Dominica
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 13, 2016
1. Glory to the French from Dominica Marker
to the French
who lost their lives
in the years of resistance
1941-1945
Honneur
aux Francais tombes
dans la resistance
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 15° 17.778′ N, 61° 23.203′ W. Memorial is in Roseau, Saint George Parish. It is on Dame Mary Eugenia Charles Boulevard. The marker is in a small park just to the west of the Fort Young Hotel. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, in in the Atlantic Ocean, in North America, in the Western Hemisphere, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: World Wars Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Neg Mawon Emancipation Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Anglican Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Market Square (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Roseau Bayfront (about 90 meters away); Methodist Church (about 150 meters away); Old Prison (about 150 meters away); Carnegie Library of Roseau (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roseau.
Regarding Glory to the French from Dominica. Dominica was the main base for French war refugees who escaped to join General Charles de Gaulles forces in the Caribbean during World War II.
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 13, 2016
2. Glory to the French from Dominica Marker
The marker is to the left, with the World Wars Memorial to the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 449 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
