Mounted on the right-hand side beside the entrance door of the church.

A rectangular black plaque with a chamfered top inscribed in French in gold-leaf lettering. Printed in color on the top-center side is the insignia of the 26^th Infantry Division. The plaque commemorates Corporal Alfred L. Wilson, a Medal of Honor recipient, of the 328^th Infantry Regiment, 26^th Infantry Division, for his heroic action during World War II.

On Nov. 8, 1944, at Bezange-la-Petite, Cpl Wilson's unit came under pounding artillery. The Americans suffered heavy casualties; Cpl Wilson began administering to the wounded. Suddenly, a shell exploded nearby, laying several soldiers low. Cpl Wilson was also seriously wounded but continued to treat his comrades. He refused to be evacuated by litter bearers and continued dispensing aid, bandages, and medicine despite his own pain and blood loss. As he lost more and more blood, becoming weaker and weaker, he began crawling from patient to patient. When he could no longer move, he gave instructions to men who could. He refused any assistance, giving directions until his whispered voice was silenced and he lapsed into unconsciousness.

Cpl Wilson died later from his injuries. His Medal of Honor citation says, "By steadfastly remaining at the scene without regard for his own safety, Cpl. Wilson through distinguished devotion to duty and personal sacrifice helped to save the lives of at least 10 wounded men."

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26^éme Division d'Infanterie

328^éme Régiment

CAPORAL ALFRED L. WILSON

MEDAILLE D'HONNEUR DU

CONGRES DES U.S.A.

BEZANGE LA PETITE

8 NOVEMBER 1944

English translation:

26th Infantry Division

328th Regiment

CORPORAL ALFRED L. WILSON

MEDAL OF HONOR

CONGRESS OF THE U.S.A.

BEZANGE LA PETITE

NOVEMBER 8, 1944