LT William W. Bateman -57th Fighter Group
Details:
The sign remembers Lieutenant William W. Bateman of the 65th Fighter Squadron, 57th Fighter Group who was killed in action nearby in August 1944.
Monument Text:
A LA MÉMOIRE du Lt William BATEMAN
Pilote de l'US AIR FORCE
Tombé à l'âge de 21 ans
pour la LIBÉRATION de FRANCE
AUX COMMAND DE SON APPAREIL
le 18 AOUT 1944.
English translation:
In memory of Lieutenant William Bateman, US Air Force pilot, shot down at the age of 21 for the liberation of France while in command of his aircraft on 18 August 1944.
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
65th Fighter Squadron, 57th Fighter Group
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Operation Anvil Dragoon