Stake attention in this memory
This image captures a commemorative plaque dedicated to Marc Rouvillois (1903-1986), the first military leader in liberated Strasbourg, positioned outdoors next to a decorative metal fence and an old stone wall covered in moss and lichen. The plaque, oriented vertically with text written horizontally, features a black and white portrait of Rouvillois in military uniform, wearing glasses and a cap, looking slightly to his left. The plaque details Marc Rouvillois's life and military career. Born in Rennes in 1903 and deceased in Boulogne-Billancourt in 1986, he was a Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor and received the War Cross 1939-45 and the War Cross for External Operational Theatres. In 1943, at age 19, he joined Free France, rapidly integrating into the 2nd Armored Division (2e DB). As Lieutenant-Colonel, his tactical unit within the 12th RC (Regiment of Cuirassiers) played a crucial role. He and his men were among the first forces to enter the French capital, Strasbourg, and were the first to reach Place Kléber. It was there that they transmitted the famous coded message: "Tissu est dans iode" (Fabric is in iodine), signaling the liberation of the city. The plaque includes several emblems: the Ministry of Armed Forces, an "80 ANS LIBERATION" logo, and the insignia for the Military Governor of Strasbourg. The photo credit "© EPCAD" is also visible. The stone wall and fence suggest a public outdoor setting, likely a historical site in Strasbourg, France.
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