The war memorial
By deliberation of June 23, 1920, the Esteville City Council decided as a public tribute to erect a monument to the children of the commune who died for France. Mr. Boulocher mayor was the chairman of the committee for the erection of the monument to the dead.
A subscription was made to cover the costs of this construction. On May 18, 1920, a sum of 2069 francs 10 cts was collected, of which 300 francs were donated by M. le Comte d’Estampes. This sum placed in treasury bills provided 100 frs of interest.
Mr. Paul Girard a marble mason in Saint-Saens presented a plan and an estimate amounting to 2500 frs on April 20, 1920. The 3m high monument would be made all of Lorraine stone with four bollards of the same stone. It would include the sculpture of a war cross and a wreath, the engraving of the dedication to the dead for the homeland and the inscription of six names:
The erection was approved by the prefect on 22 September 1920 "considering that this monument contains no religious signs or emblems" and that "after its erection, it will be handed over to the commune". By deliberation of March 27, 1922, the city council decided that the monument would be raised in a square offered to the commune by Widow Lerat at the crossroads of the road of Bosc le Hard and the Forge. "In addition, donors and authorities will be invited to attend the inauguration ceremony which will take place as soon as possible. Photographs will be taken to be sold for the benefit of the monument. The mayors of neighbouring municipalities and veterans' societies will be invited to attend the inauguration ceremony. A wine of honour will be offered to the demobilized and the guests."
It was later moved near the church.
Bisson Elysée Louis Aimé, private, 74th Infantry Regiment, class 1902, born On July 28, 1882 in Esteville (76). Regiment number 015478 bis Corps 1194, recruitment in Rouen Nord. Died for France on May 22, 1916 at Fort de Douaumont (Meuse), killed by the enemy. Act transcribed on December 26, 1916 in Blainville Crevon (76).
Brard Augustin Timoté, private, 24th Infantry Regiment, class 1908, born on June 22, 1888 in Bosc-le-Hard (76). Regiment number 09536 ter Corps 806, recruitment in Rouen Nord. Died for France on April 9, 1916 in Vaux (Meuse), as a result of war wounds. Act transcribed on August 1, 1916 in Esteville (76).
Brard Léon Henri, private, 24th Infantry Regiment, class 1910, born on August 15, 1890 in Bosc-le-Hard (76). Regiment number 012544 Corps 2180, recruitment in Rouen Nord. Died for France on August 2, 1917, area of Ailles (Aisne), killed to the enemy. Act transcribed on November 29, 1917 in Esteville (76).
Gallier Henri, died for France.
Lefrançois Albert Sylvain, private in the 319th Infantry Regiment, class 1915, born on September 15, 1895 in Maucomble (76), regiment number 9598 Corps 1851, recruitment in Rouen. Died for France on September 30, 1915 in La Croix en Champagne, ambulance 12/20, of war wounds. Act transcribed on March 21, 1916 in Esteville. By deliberation of the city council of July 5, 1922 "the plot of land where private Lefrançois, who died for France, is buried, is given as a free perpetuity grant, in memory of this soldier."
Larchevque Joseph Achilles, private in the 129th Infantry Regiment, 12th cie, class 1913. Born on May 12, 1893 in Esteville. Number 5351 Corps 1036, recruitment in Rouen Nord. Died for France on 31 January 1916 at the Peronne Ambulance (Somme), of war wounds. Judgment handed down on 14 May 1922 by the Rouen court. Transcribed on June 12, 1922 in Esteville.