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T5 Edward Rogers Plaque -4th Armored Division

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Details:

Located on the façade of the building facing the street, positioned to the right of the window on the second floor.

Plaque

A rectangular black plaque written in French commemorating T/5 Edward Rogers who was killed in action on August 31, 1944, during his division's involvement in operations that passed through the region during the liberation of France in 1944. During this period, the Allied forces were engaged in intense battles as they pushed eastward following the Normandy invasion in June 1944. Edward Roger’s rank on the plaque is Corporal but official records show his rank as Technician 5th Grade.

Source of photo: www.memorialgenweb.org

Monument Text:

 

Hommage à Edward ROGERS 

caporal américain 

mort pour notre 

liberté 

le 31.08.1944

 

 

English Translation:

 

Tribute to Edward ROGERS 

American corporal 

who died for our 

freedom 

on 08/31/1944

Commemorates:

People:

Edward LaFrancis Rogers

Units:

25th Reconnaissance Squadron, 4th Armored Division

4th Armored Division

United States Army

Wars:

WWII