Resistance Plaque
Details:
On the west side of the road, right at the pass. Plaque A marble plaque on a stone base at the side of the road honors the founder of the French resistance in the area and an American officer who had parachuted in to help. Both were assassinated by the Germans on 12 August 1944.
Monument Text:
English translation:
In memory of his companion, Muthular d’Errecalde (Lucas), American
officer arrested the same day in St. Tropez and massacred at his side on 12
August 1944. We don’t forget.
Commemorates:
People:
Jean-Maurice Muthular d’Errecalde
Units:
Office of Strategic Services (OSS)
OSS
OSS- French Operational Group
Wars:
WWII