The war memorial at
Ermreuth for the fallen soldiers of both World Wars
is situated next to the church.
On a large commemorative stone with the figure of a
praying soldier, you will find the date of 1914 -
1918, the dedication: Gewidmet von der
Gemeinde Ermreuth Ihren Helden (dedicated to its
heroes by the village of Ermreuth) and the
inscription: ANS VATERLAND AUS TREUE SCHLIESS
DICH AN (follow your country in loyality). On
the two sides, the names of victims of World War I
are listed, below the inscription: Aus der
Gemeinde Ermreuth fürs Vaterland starben: (those
from Ermreuth, who have died for their country).
Among the names you will find that of Jewish-German
soldier:
HÖNLEIN MORITZ 17. Inf.Rgt. gef. 23.4.17 Arras.
