Major Bland KIA Marker (356th Infantry Regiment)
Details:
Just off the narrow road in the farmers field across from the Rupt de Mad stream; about 2 meters off the path in a field.
A black inscribed plaque attached to a white concrete base about 2 feet high.
The memorial remembers Major William "Billy" J. Bland, the commander of 1st Battalion, 356th Infantry Regiment, 89th Infantry Division who was killed near here on the first day of the Battle of San Mihiel on September 12, 1918.
Special thanks to ALHIMIC (Association Lorraine D'Histoire Militaire) for restoring and maintaining this monument.
Monument Text:
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BLAND
MAJOR, 1ST BN, 356TH INF
USA
KILLED IN ACTION
SEPT 12, 1918
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
356th Infantry Regiment, 89th Infantry Division
89th Infantry Division
American Expeditionary Forces (AEF)
Wars:
WWI
Battles:
Saint Mihiel
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