505th Parachute Infantry Regiment Plaque
Details:
The plaque is located near the southern side (the side closest to the church) of the Trois-Ponts park near two other plaques dedicated to units of the United States Army. Plaque This dark metal plaque is mounted on a dark field stone and has faded gold lettering and features the insignia of the 82nd Airborne Division as well as the insignia of the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment. The French inscription commemorates the courage of the 505th PIR in the face of a strong German offensive. The fighting at Trois-Ponts was essential for preventing the German forces in the area from reaching the Meuse River.
Monument Text:
DECEMBRE 1944
EN HOMMAGE
AUX HOMMES DU
505TH PARACHUTE
INFANTRY REGIMENT
DE LA 82D AIRBORNE
DIVISION
DONT L'ARDEUR
DEFENSIVE SUR LA
SALM
BLOQUA L'OFFENSIVE
ALLEMANDE MENÉE
PAR DES EFFECTIFS
PLUS NOMBREUX
ET MIEUX EQUIPES
English translation:
DECEMBER 1944
IN GRATITUDE
OF THE MEN OF
THE 505TH PARACHUTE
INFANTRY REGIMENT
OF THE 82D AIRBORNE
DIVISION
WHOSE DEFENSIVE ARDOR
ON THE SALM RIVER
STOPPED THE GERMAN OFFENSIVE
WHICH WAS LED BY MORE NUMEROUS
AND BETTER EQUIPPED TROOPS
Commemorates:
Units:
505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne
82nd Airborne Division
United States Army
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Battle of the Bulge
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