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3rd Infantry Division Boulder 'Rock of the Marne'

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Details:

On the grass at the left hand side of the town war memorial.


Plaque

A blue rectangular plaque affixed on a rough stone which symbolizes the 3rd Infantry Division. The plaque is printed in colors and is inscribed in French text. Printed on the top of the plaque are the Orange city Coat of Arms, Frech flag, US flag, and the 3rd Infantry Division insignia.

Monument Text:

ROCK OF THE MARNE!

 

Ce rocher symbolise la 3éme Division d'Infanterie

de l'Armée américaine.

Il a été inauguré le 25 août 2019 à l'occasion du

75éme anniversaire de la libération de la ville

par Monsieur Jacques Bompard, Maire d'Orange et

Madame le Capitaine Monika Stoy, Présidente pour

l'Europe de l'association des vétérans de la 3éme DI

 

English translation:

 

ROCK OF THE MARNE!

 

This rock symbolizes the 3rd Infantry Division

of the US Army.

It was inaugurated on August 25, 2019 on the occasion of

75th anniversary of the liberation of the city

by Mr. Jacques Bompard, Mayor of Orange and

Madam Captain Monika Stoy, President for

Europe of the association of veterans of the 3rd ID

Commemorates:

Units:

3rd Infantry Division

United States Army

Wars:

WWII

Battles:

Operation Anvil Dragoon

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