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Maj. Gen. James Maurice Gavin Information Boards

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Details:

Placed on both sides of the monument.

Marker

Three rectangular information panels mounted on wooden frames comemmorating General James M. Gavin, highlighting his parachute landing in this area during the night of June 56, 1944. They present an illustrated overview of his life and military career, focusing on his leadership of the 82nd Airborne Division, and include photographs, unit insignias, and bilingual English and French texts detailing his role in the liberation of Normandy and his enduring legacy in France.

Source of photos: Kelly Carrigg

Monument Text:

Commemorates:

People:

James Maurice Gavin

Units:

507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne

82nd Airborne Division

United States Army

Wars:

WWII

Battles:

Normandy Invasion

Other images :