Major Donald H. McAuley (P-38 42-67949 'Li’l Henry') Plaque
Details:
The monument is located on the northern side of the Rue de la Plaine Basse at its intersection with the D363.10.
A black plaque with gold writing set upon a vertical stone slab.
The Plaque remembers Major Donald H. McAuley of the 55th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group who crashed here on April 23, 1944 while flying the P-38 Lightning 42-67949 “Li’l Henry”. He died shortly after the crash.
Monument Text:
20TH FIGHTER GROUP
55 TH
(-55th FTR SQD insignia-)
FTR SQD
A la memoire du Major
Donald H. Mc Auley
le 23 avril 1944
Killed in action
English translation:
20TH FIGHTER GROUP
55 TH
(-55th FTR SQD insignia-)
FTR SQD
In memory of Major
Donald H. McAuley
on April 23rd 1944
Killed in action
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
20th Fighter Group
55th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group
United States Air Force
Wars:
WWII