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314th Infantry Regiment Monument

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Details:

On the right bank. Marker A granite stone monument with a black plaque attached in-front. The plaque is inscribed in gold French text. 

Monument Text:

Ici le 20 Août 1944

la 79ème Division d'Infanterie U.S

314ème Régiment d'Infanterie

Décoré de la Croix de Lorraine

A franchi la Seine

établissant la lère Tête de Pont

sur la rive droite

 

Text:

 

Here on August 20, 1944

the 79th U.S. Infantry Division

314th Infantry Regiment

Decorated with the Lorraine Cross

Crossed the Seine

establishing the 1st Bridgehead

on the right side

Commemorates:

Units:

314th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division

Wars:

WWII