3rd Infantry Division Plaque
Details:
In the parking lot. Plaque
A blue metal plaque, inscribed in white, French and English text supported by a metal pole. The American flag and 3rd Infantry Division insignia are also printed. The plaque commemorates the town liberation on August 26, 1944 by the 3rd Infantry US Division.
Photo source: www.mondragon-plus.com
Monument Text:
La ville de Bollène a été libérée
le 26 août 1944 par la 3ème division
d'infanterie de l'Armée américaine
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Bollène was liberated 26 august 1944
by the soldiers of the 3d infantry division
ROCK 0F THE MARNE!
Inauguré le 26 août 2011 67éme anniversaire de la Libération de Bollène par Marie-Claude Bompard, Maire de Bollène
DEDICATED ON THE 67TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS LIBERATION
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| Emplaced at request of OP 5845 society of the 3d infantry division
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Commemorates:
Units:
3rd Infantry Division
United States Army
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Operation Anvil Dragoon