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MAJ Parker
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  Details:
  Facing the howitzer, the monument on the right.

Monument

A rough slate stele with a wooden plaque and French text honoring MAJ Parker, S-3 of the 589th FA, who valiantly defended this position. 



  Monument Text:
 

Parker's Crossroads

Ici, le Major Arthur C. Parker reprit l'initiative de la victoire, il insuffla le courage aux GIs de la US 106th Infantry Division "Golden Lions" et arreta l'ennemi entre les 20 et 24 December 44.

ENGLISH TRANSLATION:  It was here that Major Arthur C. Parker took the initiative for victory.  He pumped courage into the GIs of the 106th Infantry Division "Golden Lions" and stopped the enemy here between 20 and 24 December 1944.

 

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Commemorates:
People:
Arthur C. III Parker
 
Units:
106th Infantry Division
589th Field Artillery Battalion
United States Army
 
Wars:
WWII
 
Battles:
Battle of the Bulge
 
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