Monument Details

Vaison la Romaine Liberation Plaque

Details:

On the south side of the street. The memorial was placed on the left hand side next to the Resistance Fighters monument.

Plaque

A blue rectangular plaque mounted on small free-standing concrete stele. The plaque is inscribed in French and English text with white lettering. The Vaison-la-Romaine coat of arms, French flag, US flag, and the 3rd Infantry Division insignia are printed on the top of the plaque, followed by the commemoration message. The plaque is a tribute to the 3rd Division of the US for their contribution to liberate the town against the enemies.

Monument Text:

Aux soldats de la 3^ème division d'infanterie

de l'armée américaine qui ont contribuè à la

liberation de Vaison-la-Romaine

le 26 août 1944

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In tribute to soldiers of the 3^rd infantry

division US army who contributed to the

libeartion of Vaison-la-Romaine

26 august 1944

le 26 août 2016

Dedicated on 26 august 2016

EMPLACED AT REQUEST OF

OP 5845 SOCIETY OF THE

3rd INFANTRY DIVISION

Commemorates:

Units:

3rd Infantry Division

United States Army

Wars:

WWII

Battles:

Operation Anvil Dragoon