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Capt Francois “Jean” Manson

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Capt Francois “Jean” Manson

Birth
France
Death
1847 (aged 69–70)
New Salem, Fairfield County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Thorn Township, Perry County, Ohio, USA Add to Map
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Old section Row 20 (Jeremiah) 1st stone from tree line next to son Francis
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Captain "Jean" Francois Manson was awarded the Officer Legion of Honour medal for action during the Battle of Montmirail, defending Paris against the German & Russian Armies on 28 Feb., 1814. This was one of Napoleon's last victories, during the 1st Empire, before he abdicted in April 1814. Francois was wounded in the left shoulder during this battle. The French Army was outnumbered 2 to 1 with a force of only 6000 soldiers. He was born in St.Julien-les-Metz, Moselle, France.
Captain "Jean" Francois Manson was awarded the Officer Legion of Honour medal for action during the Battle of Montmirail, defending Paris against the German & Russian Armies on 28 Feb., 1814. This was one of Napoleon's last victories, during the 1st Empire, before he abdicted in April 1814. Francois was wounded in the left shoulder during this battle. The French Army was outnumbered 2 to 1 with a force of only 6000 soldiers. He was born in St.Julien-les-Metz, Moselle, France.

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  • Created by: RobMan
  • Added: Sep 25, 2011
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77065709/francois-manson: accessed ), memorial page for Capt Francois “Jean” Manson (17 May 1777–1847), Find a Grave Memorial ID 77065709, citing New Salem Methodist Episcopal Cemetery, Thorn Township, Perry County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by RobMan (contributor 46862525).