Monument Details

LT Harris Plaque -765th Tank Battalion

Details:

On the side of the building at 18, rue René Demangeon Plaque

A grey granite plaque with gold leaf inscription in French, honoring Medal of Honor winner LT James L. Harris and his men of the 765th Tank Battalion supporting the 3rd Infantry Division. Dedicated in 1994.

Monument Text:

VAGNEY

EN RECONNAISSANCE

AU LIEUTENANT J. L. HARRIS

ET A SES CAMRADES DE LA

3EME D.I. MORTS POUR SA

LIBERATION EN OCTOBRE 1944

10 JUIN 1994

English translation:

Vagney in appreciation of Lieutenant J. L. Harris

and his comrades of the 3rd Infantry Division

killed for our liberation in October 1944.

June 10, 1994

Commemorates:

People:

James Lindell Harris

Units:

3rd Infantry Division

765th Tank Battalion

United States Army

Wars:

WWII