Cross erected in the shelter of a large oak tree "in memory of André Gauthier, born in this place of La Marnotte, corporal in the 109th infantry, decorated with the military medal and the war cross. Died for France on the battlefield of Notre Dame de Lorette on 14 May 1915 ... of Pierre Gauthier, his brother, captain in the 216th infantry, knight of the Legion of Honour, decorated with the Second World War cross. Died for France at Saint-Dié des Vosges on 12 June 1915 ... and of the 19 other children of Balesmes who, like them, fell gloriously and Christianly on the field of honour to save France. 1914 - 1918 ".
Croix du souvenir de Balesmes-sur-Marne
