On the road side.

A large inscribed piece of marble.

The memorial remembers the Italian Partisan Manrico Ducceschi who lead the Partisan movement and fought alongside the US 5th Army duiring the Gothic Line and Po Valley campings during WW2 in Italy.

OSS Report on "Pippo" from the OSS, IV Corps Headquarters:

Subject: Zone IX Partisans

From 6 October 1944 to 8 May 1945, Pippo and the Group under his Command have faithfully served as combat in the Serchio and Lima Valleys, Italy Sector. During this period of eight months the afore mentioned Group of Partisans performed in an excellent manner and were of valuable service to the Command in their Sector.
Their work consisted of regular combat activities and Intelligence Missions which were of highest value to the Allied Command.

This formation during the months of October to April held the postions north of Bagni Lucca and during the 5th Army advance covered the left flank of IV Corps as far as Milano.

This Headquarters wishes to take this opportunity to thank You and Your brave Group of 675 Partisans, for the magnificent contribution that You have made towards the Liberation of Italy from Nazi and Fascist Opp[ressors.

STEPHEN O. ROSSETTI
Major, OSS
Infantry
Commanding

Bronze Star awaded by the US Army:

MANRICO DUCCESCHI, Commander of Patriots of Apuania, Committee of
National Liberation of Northern Italy, for heroic achievement in connection
with military operations against the enemy from I March to 2 May 1945.
As Commander of Patriots of Apuania of the Italian Partisan Movement,
Manrico Ducceschi, despite the lack of arms and equipment, continually haras=
sed the enemy by constant acts of sabotage and attacks on convoys and troops. Demostrating amazing, ingenutity and skill, combined with unswerving loyalty and heroism in effecting the plans of Allied Commanders, he utilized the
facilities at his disposal to the maximum advantage of the Allied Forces.
The praiseworthy contribution of Commander Ducceschi and his Organization,
to his Country and the Allied cause are in Keeping with the highest tradition of Freedom loving people.

For more information on Pippo, see: https://www.manricoducceschi.it/sito/storia_e.htm

Source of photos: Army.mil

The text on the memorial is inscribed in Italian and reads:

The Italian and American Flags

In memoria dei Caduti partigiani dell'XI zona "Pippo"
dall' 8 settembre 1943 all'8 maggio 1945.
Comandante Pippo.

Il Comitato
25 luglio 1999

Translation:

In memory of the fallen partisans of the 11th "Pippo" Zone
from September 8, 1943, to May 8, 1945.
Commander Pippo.

The Committee
July 25, 1999