2nd Lt Robert B. Sander -359th Fighter Group
Details:
On the east roadside of La Houssais at the town cemetery.
A large boulder bearing a black plaque with white lettering commemorating Lt Robert Sander of the 369th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group while flying P-51 Mustang 42-106906 'Mary' who crashed here during WWII; the memorial also includes his photo.
Monument Text:
EN HOMMAGE AU PILOTE AMÉRICAIN
2nd Lt ROBERT B. SANDER
369th FS 359th FG
TOMBE ICI le 8 JUIN 1944
MORT POUR LA LIBERTE
English translation:
In memory of US Pilot
2nd Lt Robert B. Sander
369th FS 359th FG
KIA here on June 8th 1944
Died for freedom
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
359th Fighter Group
369th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group
8th Air Force
United States Air Force
Wars:
WWII