Ovington Bench (Lafayette Escadrille)
Details:
On the small country road between Aougny and Lagery, at its intersection with the road to Saint Antoine, 50 meters north of the radio tower. Commemorative Object
Monument Text:
A la mémoire du lieutenant américain Carter Landrum Ovington, membre du Lafayette Flying Corps, volontaire dans l'aviation française, tombe dans cette région le 29 mai 1918 dans sa vingt-et-unième année.
On the sides of the center panel:
Repose toi. Assieds toi.
ENGLISH TRANSLATION:
In memory of American Lieutenant Carter Landrum Ovington, member of the Lafayette Flying Corps, volunteer in French aviation, who fell in this region on 20 May 1918 in his 21st year.
Rest. Sit.
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
French Air Service
Lafayette Escadrille
United States Air Force
US Army Air Service
Wars:
WWI
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