2Lt George E. Allen Monument -79th Infantry Division
Details:
On the west side of the road.
MonumentA small white stone memorial cross stands on a carved pedestal, bearing a rectangular plaque honoring 2nd Lieutenant George Allen, a U.S. soldier who fell nearby on November 15, 1944. The plaque is written in French and was inaugurated on September 18, 2022.
Monument Text:
A la mémoire du
2d Lt George E. ALLEN,
né à Sutter Creek CA, USA,
mort au combat sur cette terre,
le 15 novembre 1944
à l'âge de 23 ans.
English translation:
In memory of
2nd Lt. George E. ALLEN,
born in Sutter Creek, CA, USA,
killed in action on this land,
on November 15, 1944,
at the age of 23.
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
315th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division
3rd US Army
79th Infantry Division
United States Army
XII Corps
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Lorraine Campaign
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