Battle of Meximieux - American Soldiers Commemoration Plaque
Details:
The top plaque that is affixed to the wall, on the right side of the statue.
Plaque
A rectangular stone plaque that is inscribed with a commemoration message written in French in red and incised lettering. The plaque commemorates both the American and French combatants who fought for the liberation of the commune.
Source of photos: www.memorialgenweb.org, commons.wikimedia.org
Monument Text:
AUX SOLDATS
DE L'ARMEÉ AMERICAINE
ET DES
FORCES FRANCAISES COMBATTANTES DE L'INTERIEUR
TOMBES AU COURS OU DES SUITES
DE LA BATAILLE DE MEXIMIEUX
DU 1ER 9 1944
LA VILLE DE MEXIMIEUX RECONNAISSANTE
English translation:
TO SOLDIERS
OF THE AMERICAN ARMY
AND
FRENCH FORCES FIGHTING IN THE INTERIOR
KILLED DURING OR AS A RESULT
OF THE BATTLE OF MEXIMIEUX
ON SEPTEMBER 1ST 1944
THE TOWN OF MEXIMIEUX IS GRATEFUL
