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Appreciation Plaque for the Yankee Division Church

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Details:

On the back wall of the Church, above the Flag Plaque. Plaque


A bronze plaque appreciating the those who have maintained the church and to its continued existence.

Monument Text:

We wish to thank the mayors and all the people of Belleau who have maintained this sacred memorial to the World War I veterans of the 26th "Yankee" Division for these many years
World War I
1917 - 1918
World War II
1941 - 1945
We, the veterans of the 26th "Yankee" Division, and the members of the ancient and honorable artillery company of Massachusetts, all being friends of this YD (Yankee Division) memorial church, do pledge our support to its continued existence.
12 October 1996

Robert R Raney
National Commander
Yankee Division Veterans Association
Paul J Mahoney
Captain Commanding
Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company

Commemorates:

Units:

26th Infantry Division

United States Army

Wars:

WWI

WWII