Mort Homme Memorial

The Mort Homme Memorial features a skeletal figure emerging from a shroud, holding a flag and a torch of victory against a stone backdrop.

The monument marks the location where approximately 10,000 French soldiers of the 69th Division lost their lives during intense battles in 1916.

The memorial stands as a symbol of French resistance, with its base inscription reading 'They did not pass' to commemorate the determination of the defenders.

Located at coordinates 49.228091, 5.251156, the memorial site provides visitors with interpretative panels explaining the significance of the 1916-1917 battles.

Jacques Froment-Meurice designed this monument in 1922 to represent both death and victory through the striking figure of a skeleton wrapped in national colors.

Location: Chattancourt

Inception: September 10, 1922

Creator: Jacques Froment-Meurice

GPS coordinates: 49.22809,5.25116

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:58