On the west side of the road.

A rectangular white plaque commemorating PFC Richard J. Conway who was Killed in Action on October 4, 1944. The plaque is written in English and French. But, according to ABMC, he died on October 7, 1944.

On October 4, 1944, Conway led a four-man patrol tasked with reconnoitering approaches to a crucial crossroad. He encountered an enemy roadblock guarded by German soldiers equipped with a light machine gun. Displaying bravery, he instructed his comrades to hold back while he advanced on the roadblock, successfully eliminating the threat. However, he was struck down by a hidden sniper shortly after destroying the enemy position. He was killed in action at a crossroads in Frémifontaine. PFC Conway's actions in the war were recognized for their valor, as he was posthumously awarded the Silver Star for gallantry.

Source of information: www.findagrave.com

Source of photo: Kevin Griffith

CARREFOUR (Crossroads)

Richard J. CONWAY

Soldat de 1ère classe de la compagnie L du 180ème régiment d'infanterie

de la 45ème division d'infanterie amèricaine,

tombé héroïquement à cet endroit le 7octobre 1944.

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In memory of PFC Richard J. CONWAY

Co. L Company - 180th infantry regiment 45th infantry division

killed there in a heroic action on october 7, 1944