Corporal John E. Shields Memorial Cross
Details:
The stone cross memorial to Corporal Shields is located two feet of the side of Rue de la Culée on the east side just north of Moulin de Melines Campground. There is a area to park on the west side of the road at a driveway. Monument White stone cross in gravel bed with two cement inground barriers on left and right side. There is a gold star engraved at the top.
Monument Text:
En souvenir du Caporal Americain John Shields Decemre 1944
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
23rd Armored Infantry Battalion, 7th Armored
23rd Engineer Regiment
3rd Armored Division
United States Army
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Battle of the Bulge