New names added to WW1 monument

Monday, 11 November 2024 06:30

A list of nearly 300 men who died in the First World War have been added to monument at the French Consulate in Geneva.

The men were born around the Geneva area, many in Geneva itself. The names were discovered by historians at the University of Geneva.

The names have been added to the 883 already on the monument.

It’s also the 100th anniversary of the monument itself – which was first dedicated in 1924.

A ceremony today, Armistice Day, will mark the anniversary and re-dedicate it with the new names.

More from Bitesize News

French/Swiss crime network smashed

A major cross-border criminal network targeting Switzerland has been dismantled following a joint investigation by French and Swiss authorities.
Zurich commuters face transport upheaval

More than 800,000 people rely on Zurich’s public transport every day, and from today, many of them will be navigating unfamiliar routes.
Small relaxation for cross-border school students

The debate over cross-border students in Geneva schools took another turn in the Grand Council.
SSR SRG may return to FM

Switzerland’s transition to DAB radio is hitting some significant hurdles.
Geneva law on right-to-buy faces vote

In Geneva, a long-standing restriction on tenants buying the apartments they live in has been significantly loosened.
Geneva SPA under investigation

Geneva’s Cantonal Service for Consumer and Veterinary Affairs has opened an investigation into the Geneva Society for the Protection of Animals following complaints from former employees.