F/O John J. Murray Plaque
Details:
On the façade. Plaque
A grey granite rectangular plaque inscribed in French and English text with crossed flags of the US and France printed on the top center. The plaque commemorates F/O John J. Murray, Co-Pilot of the B-17G #42-102552 who fell at 5 Rue Lecuyer when his parachute did not open properly after exiting his plane.
Source of image: www.aerosteles.net
Monument Text:
A la mémoire de F/O John J. MURRAY
aviateur américain tombé au 5 rue Lecuyer
le 22 juin 1944 pour la Liberation de la France.
Son avion a ete abattu par la D.C.A. allemande
Mission accomplished
English translation:
In memory of F / O John J. MURRAY
American aviator who fell at 5 rue Lecuyer
June 22, 1944 for the liberation of France.
His plane was shot down by the German A.A.A.
Mission accomplished