PFC Robert Gauvain Memorial
Details:
On the north side of D52.
Monument
A rectangular pedestal on which a rectangular plaque is mounted. The plaque contains the commemoration message that is written in French in green lettering. This spot where the memorial was erected is near the spot where PFC Gauvain was killed. The memorial was unveiled on November 11, 2014.
On the night of September 2 to 3, 1944, American troops set up their artillery on the Ramasse hill and in Sénissiat. The liberation of Ceyzériat lasted two days, and the town was heavily bombarded. The damage was considerable.
On September 4, Ceyzériat was liberated. But on September 3, at the entrance to the village, Robert Gauvin, known as Bob, of the 45th Infantry Division, was killed in the final assault.
Source of information: www.leprogres.fr
Source of photo: www.memorialgenweb.org
Monument Text:
En mémoire de
P.F.C. ROBERT GAUVAIN
SOLDAT U.S.
tué le 3 septembre 1944
English translation:
In memory of
P.F.C. ROBERT GAUVAIN
U. S. Soldier
Killed on 3 September 1944
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
45th Infantry Division
United States Army
Wars:
WWII
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