Unit plaque
Details:
Facing the howitzer, the left-most monument. Monument A rough slate stele holding a bronze plaque, honoring the units involved in the battle at the crossroads in Dec 44. Text is in English, and the plaque features the unit insignias of the 82nd Airborne Division and 7th Armored Division.
Monument Text:
In memory of the brave soldiers of
D Troop, 87th Reconnaissance Squadron (Mech)
7th Armored Division
D Battery, 203rd Anti Aircraft Artillery Battalion
7th Armored Division
F Company, 325th Glider Infantry Regiment
82nd Airborne Division
Who defended this critical crossroads against overwhelming forces during the period 19-23 December 1944.
Their courageous defense against repeated attacks bought ilnvaluable time for the defense of the Ardennes.
Their bravery in fierce battle while heavily outnumbered continues to inspire their Allies and their countryman.
Commemorates:
Units:
106th Infantry Division
203rd Antiaircraft Artillery AW
325th Glider Infantry Regiment
7th Armored Division
82nd Airborne Division
87th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 7th Armored Division
United States Army
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Battle of the Bulge
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