100th Infantry Division Monument- Liberation of Bitche
Details:
Next to the walking path entry. Monument
A large local sandstone about 8 feet tall with the 100th Infantry Division emblem and an inscription.
The memorial remembers the 100th Infantry Division, the "Century" Division also known as the "Sons of Bitche" for liberating Bitche, France during WW2.
Monument Text:
100th Infantry Division Symbol
DEDICATED
TO THE CITIZENS
OF PAYS DE BITCHE
BY THE 100TH US
INFANTRY
DIVSION VETERANS
WHO LOVING LIFE
COURTED DEATH
FOR THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM
1944-1945
ILS ONT AFFRONTE MORT POUR NOTRE LIBERTE
(They faced death for our freedom)
Commemorates:
People:
Withers Alexander 'Pinky' Burress
Units:
100th Infantry Division
7th Army
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Norwind Defense
Operation Undertone
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