On 1 June 1916, General Gallieni’s funeral procession crossed the threshold of the central wing of the north façade of the Hôtel des Invalides. A large tricolour flag covers the coffin. In front, 10 flags […]
- 09 -012014
Les Invalides during the Great War, thirteenth episode : the funeral of General Gallieni
- 08 -292014
Les Invalides during the Great War, twelfth episode : posthumous decoration
Widows, orphans and parents of deceased combatants are gathered together in the main courtyard where decorations are to be awarded posthumously. They have all lost a close member of their family, a soldier who «died […]
- 08 -252014
Les Invalides during the Great War, eleventh episode : allies decorate French
On 14 November 1916, in the main courtyard, the Prince of Connaught, member of the British Royal Family, decorated French General Balfourier. He has just placed the chain of the Order of Saint Michael and […]
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