LTC Wood G. Joerg and 551st Parachute Infantry Battalion Plaque
Details:
On the right exterior wall of the church.
PlaqueA rectangular bronze plaque commemorating the 551st Parachute Infantry Battalion and their courageous initial attack during the Battle of the Bulge on 27 December 1944. It also pays tribute to Lieutenant Colonel Wood G. Joerg, the battalion's commander, who was killed in action during the battle. The plaque is inscribed in both French and English and features the unit's insignia.
Source of photos: bel-memorial.org
Monument Text:
MISSION ACCOMPLIE
551ème BATAILLON DINFANTERIE PARACHUTISTE
(MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
551ST PARACHUTE INFANTRY BATTALION)
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ON 27 DECEMBER, 1944, |
LE 27 DÉCEMBRE 1944, |
WOOD G. JOERG
LT. COL. INF. COMDR. (KIA)
551st PARACHUTE INFANTRY BN.
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
551st Parachute Infantry Regiment
United States Army
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Battle of the Bulge
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