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2Lt Dixie G. Jackson Plaque

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Details:

On the plinth of the town war memorial, overlooking the D113E1.

Plaque

A rectangular black plaque containing a commemoration message that is written in French in white lettering. Above the message are three images including the US flag, the 8th Air Force insignia, and the French flag, engraved, and in color.

Source of photos: Michel Coste / www.aerosteles.net

Monument Text:

A LA MÉMOIRE

du Lt. Dixie Green Jackson

 

Pilote de P 47 Thunderbolt

au 82 Squadron du 78 Fighter Group

de la 8th Air Force

 

 

 

Abattu à PLUMOISON le 14 juillet 1943

 

Mort pour notre liberté

à l'âge de 26 ans

 

 

English translation:

 

IN MEMORY

of Lt. Dixie Green Jackson

 

P 47 Thunderbolt pilot

of the 82nd Squadron, 78th Fighter Group,

8th Air Force

 

 

 

Shot down at PLUMOISON on July 14, 1943

 

Died for our freedom

at the age of 26

Commemorates:

People:

Dixie Green Jackson

Units:

82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group

8th Air Force

US Army Air Corps

Wars:

WWII

Other images :