In front of the church, affixed on the right wall of the entrance to the church.

Plaque

A square black plaque written in French in gold lettering. The plaque honors Lt Judels’ bravery as a member of the 101st Airborne Division, who parachuted into Normandy during the D-Day operations in June 1944. The plaque also pays tribute to his mother, Mrs. Cécilia Judels, for her significant contributions to the community after the war. She was named a Knight of the Legion of Honor and an honorary citizen of Saint-Côme-du-Mont on December 5, 1954, as a token of the town's gratitude and recognition of her efforts in aiding the village's reconstruction. The plaque was inaugurated on June 6, 2015.

Source of photo: www.normandywarguide.com

PLACE DU LIEUTENANT JUDELS

A la mémoire du Lieutenant Robert E. JUDELS,

parachuté en juin 1944 en Normandie.

membre de la 101eme Division Aéroportée

et de sa mére, Madame Cécilia JUDELS,

marraine et bienfaitrice. nommée

Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur

et citoyenne d'honnéur de la commune

le 5 decembre 1954 en témoignage de la gratitude

et de la reconnaissance de la population Saint-Cómaise.

le 6 juin 2015

English Translation:

LIEUTENANT JUDELS SQUARE

In memory of Lieutenant Robert E. JUDELS,

parachuted in June 1944 in Normandy.

member of the 101st Airborne Division

and his mother, Mrs. Cécilia JUDELS,

godmother and benefactress. named

Knight of the Legion of Honor

and honorary citizen of the commune on

December 5, 1954 as a token of gratitude

and the recognition of the people of Saint-Cómaise.

June 6, 2015