To the right of the stone cross.

A square information board honoring Roy W. Christianson, a co-pilot of B-17F #41-24567 who lost his life on January 23, 1943. It stands at the site where his body was discovered following the crash of his aircraft during World War II. Displayed in both French and English, it shares his service details, describes the recovery of the wreckage, and offers a tribute to his sacrifice.

Source of photos: Matt Holland

Roy W. CHRISTIANSON (04 octobre 1916 23 janvier 1943)

2^nd Lieutenant USAAF 0790793

Copilote B-17 F 41-24567 / 360th BS / 303rd BG (H) / 8 Air Force

né à Upham (North Dakota USA) / Professeur à Ramsey (North Dakota USA) / Célibataire

IN MEMORIAM

Ici, sur ce champ de pierres, le 23 janvier 1943 à 14h, a été découvert le corps sans vie du Lieutenant Roy W. CHRISTIANSON, copilote de la B-17 F Forteresse Volante Beats me !? N° 41-24567 abatteu au-dessus de Pluvigner.

Roy W. CHRISTIANSON, matricule USAAF N° 0790793, est mort pour que nous vivions libres, ayons une pensée pour lui.  Dieu la pris dans sens bras au paradis

IN MEMORIAM

Here, on these stones pile, on january 23 rd 1943, at 2 pm

was discovered the lifeless body of

Lieutenant Roy W. CHRISTIANSON,

co-pilot of B-17 flying fortress Beats Me !? N° 41-24567, shot down over Pluvigner.

Roy W. CHRISTIANSON, ID USAAF N° 0790793, is dead for us,

to be free. Give a thought for him.

The Lord took him in his arms in his heavens.