Valençay SOE Memorial, War memorial in Valençay, France
The Valençay SOE Memorial features a stone structure displaying the names of 104 Special Operations Executive agents who died during World War II.
The memorial was inaugurated on May 6, 1991, marking fifty years since the first F Section agent was sent to France during World War II.
The monument stands as a testament to Franco-British cooperation, designed by Elizabeth Lucas Harrison who served in the French Resistance.
Visitors can access the memorial grounds throughout the year to view the inscribed names and pay respects to the fallen agents.
The memorial lists specifically 91 men and 13 women from the SOE F Section who conducted secret operations in Nazi-occupied France.
Location: Valençay
Inception: May 6, 1991
GPS coordinates: 47.16723,1.55699
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:21
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