Granges-Aumontzey 143rd Infantry Regiment Monument
Details:
On the north side of Rue 14 Novembre 1944.
Monument
A stone monument bearing a rectangular plaque commemorating the soldiers of the 143rd Infantry Regiment who liberated the former commune of Granges-sur-Vologne on November 14, 1944. The monument is written in French.
The liberation of Granges-sur-Vologne on November 14, 1944, was part of the challenging Vosges campaign during World War II. This operation was part of the broader effort by the U.S. Seventh Army and its associated units, including the 36th Infantry Division, to push German forces out of the region and secure strategic locations for the Allied advance into Alsace.
The area around Granges-sur-Vologne was heavily fortified by German troops, and the Allies faced difficult terrain, including dense forests and rugged hills. The 143rd Infantry Regiment of the 36th Infantry Division played a crucial role in the operation, engaging in fierce combat to break through German defenses. Despite challenging conditions, the Allies successfully liberated the town, contributing to the overall objective of opening the Vosges region and facilitating the Allied advance toward the Rhine.
The liberation of Granges-sur-Vologne was a significant step in the Allies' progression through eastern France, helping to secure vital supply routes and support the continued push toward Germany.
Source of information: www.texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org, www.history.army.mil
Source of photo: www.memorialgenweb.org
Monument Text:
LIBÉRATION
DE GRANGES SUR VOLOGNE
PAR LE 143ème R.i. DES USA
14 NOVEMBRE 14 NOVEMBRE
1944 2004
English Translation:
LIBERATION
OF GRANGES SUR VOLOGNE
BY THE 143rd Infantry Regiment OF THE USA
NOVEMBER 14 NOVEMBER 14
1944 2004
Commemorates:
Units:
143rd Infantry Regiment, 36th Division
36th Infantry Division
United States Army
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Operation Anvil Dragoon