B-25 (43-27783) '6T' Crash Memorial
Details:
On the tall wall behind the town's war memorial.
A blue metal sign with text in French honoring the aircrew of the downed B-25 named "6T". The sign includes French and American flags and the insignia of the 12th Air Force.
Monument Text:
Rochefort
du Gard
Notre Ville
Équipage américain du B25 "6T"
|
1 Lt |
John P. HOSCHAR |
Pilote 22 ans |
|
2 Lt |
Clifford E. ARNOLD |
Co Pilote 25 ans |
|
1 Lt |
Vincent J. OTTAVIO |
Bomb. 27 ans |
|
T/Sgt |
Albert D. ALLDREDGE |
Radio/ Mit. |
|
Sgt. |
Walter S. KOSESKI |
Mit. 26 ans |
|
Cpl. |
Charles T. HENRY |
Mit. avant |
Morts pour la France le 15 août 1944 à Rochefort du Gard
English translation:
Rochefort
du Gard
Notre Ville
American crew of the B25 "6T"
1LT John P. Hoschar Pilot 22 years old
2LT Clifford E. Arnold Co Pilot 25 years old
1LT Vincent Ottavia Bombadier 27 years old
Tech Sergeant Albert D. Alldredge Radio Operator, Machine Gunner
Sergeant Walter S. Koseski Machine Gunner 26 years old
Corporal Charles T. Henry front Machine Gunner
Killed for France on 15 August 1944 in Rochefort du Gard
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
340th Bomb Group
486th Bomber Squadron, 340th Bomber Group
United States Air Force
Wars:
WWII