505th Parachute Infantry Regiment Monument
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This monument is located immediately south of the street "Devant le Bois," approximately 300 meters to the east of a large farm complex with several barns. Monument This monument is a large dark gray field stone with a smooth base. The monument rests on a gravel base that is in the shape of a star and also serves as a small flower garden. The top half of the monument features the insignia of the 82nd Airborne Division and the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment as well as a representation of the Airborne Parachutist Badge above the unit number "505." The bottom half of the monument features an inscription commemorating the sacrifice of American soldiers during the combat in Arbrefontaine. Lastly, there is a small gray granite plaque that rests immediately in front of the large field stone with the names of the soldiers who were killed during the fighting in the surrounding area of "Devant le Bois."
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People:
Units:
505th Parachute Infantry Regiment
82nd Airborne Division
United States Army
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Battle of the Bulge
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