5th Infantry Division Stele of Mouzay
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The monument is located on the west side of D964 immediately before the first houses that constitute the town of Mouzay. It is in line with a series of trees on the west side of D964 after passing the sign that indicated the town limits of Mouzay. Marker This white concrete monument features two small plaques describing the actions of the 5th U.S. Infantry Division in Mouzay during their advance toward the end of the First World War. In addition to these plaques, the monument has two representations of the 5th Infantry Division's Red Diamond insignia. The larger Red Diamond faces south and is visible to oncoming traffic. The small diamond is located above one of the plaques on the eastern face of the monument. The other plaque is on the northern face of the monument. Mouzay was captured by the 5th Infantry Division after Charniois Château and before the Forêt-de-Woëvre.
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Commemorates:
Units:
5th Infantry Division
61st Infantry Regiment
United States Army
Wars:
WWI