Major Harry R. Stroh Marker
Details:
In the small planted area bordering the traffic circle; Between the sidewalk and the street. Marker
Major Harry R. Stroh, a P-47 Pilot in the 378th Fighter Squadron, 362nd Fighter Group of the 9th US Air Force, was killed while conducting a ground support combat air mission for the 8th Infantry Division. Major Stroh's father, Major General Donald Stroh, was the Commander of the 8th Infantry Division during this assault.
Monument Text:
En souvenir du
Major Harry R. STROH
du 378e Squadron US abattu
le 27 août 1944 à Kergaradec
en mission appui de la 8è DI
commandée par son père.
ENGLISH TRANSLATION:
In memory of
Major Harry R. Stroh
of the 378th US Squadron,
shot down on 27 August 1944 at Kergaradec
on a mission to support the 8th Division,
commanded by his father.
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
362nd Fighter Group
378th Fighter Squadron, 362nd Fighter Group
8th Infantry Division
9th Air Force
United States Air Force
Wars:
WWII
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