On the west side of the road.

Monument

A rough-hewn stone bearing a rectangular black plaque in tribute to both the American soldiers of the 4th Infantry Division, who liberated the town of Réville, France, on June 20, 1944, and the civilian victims from the town during World War II. It commemorates their sacrifices and the pivotal role they played in the liberation of Normandy.

Réville, a small town in Normandy, France, was liberated by the 4th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army on June 20, 1944, shortly after the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944. The 4th Infantry Division, also known as the "Ivy" division due to its insignia featuring four ivy leaves, played a crucial role in the Normandy Invasion, being the first to land on Utah Beach. Following their landing, they advanced through the Cotentin Peninsula, helping to liberate several towns, including Réville.

This division was known for its tenacity and significant contributions throughout the war. After their role in Normandy, they continued to fight in key battles, including the liberation of Paris, the Hürtgen Forest campaign, and the Battle of the Bulge. Their efforts significantly contributed to the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany.

Source of information: Wikipedia, Holocaust Encyclopedia

Source of photo: www.memorialgenweb.org

1944 – 2004

En mémoire des Soldats Américains

de la 4ème Division d'Infanterie

qui ont libéré RÉVILLE le 20 juin 1944

et des victimes civiles de la Commune.

60ème Anniversaire du Débarquement, juin 2004

English Translation:

In memory of the American soldiers

of the 4th Infantry Division

who liberated RÉVILLE on June 20, 1944,

and the civilian victims of the town.

60th Anniversary of the D-Day landings, June 2004