Soissons Memorial

Soissons Memorial is a war memorial in France featuring a U-shaped wall of white limestone. The structure displays the names of 3,887 British soldiers who fell during combat operations.

The memorial was built to remember British soldiers who died during the German spring offensive of 1918, a crucial phase of World War I. This period included major battles in the Aisne region.

Three British soldiers carved as medieval knights stand on pedestals, connecting military service to historical traditions of warfare. This artistic choice shapes how visitors today understand and remember the soldiers who are named here.

The memorial is open to visitors year-round and requires no advance registration. You can walk around freely and spend time reflecting at your own pace.

The memorial bears inscriptions in both English and French, honoring the shared effort during wartime. This bilingual character reveals how allied forces fought together across borders.

Location: Soissons

Inception: July 22, 1928

Architects: Verner O. Rees

Creator: Eric Kennington

GPS coordinates: 49.38108,3.32897

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:03