Mounted beneath the window of the house.

Plaque

A square gray plaque commemorating the liberation that took place on August 23, 1944, with the help of the 36^th Infantry Division’s soldiers. The plaque was installed in 1994 and is written in French.

The liberation of Remiremont, France, on August 23, 1944, was a key event during the final stages of World War II as Allied forces pushed through Nazi-occupied France. The 36th Infantry Division, composed primarily of the Texas National Guard, played a pivotal role in this liberation as part of Operation Dragoon, the Allied invasion of Southern France. After landing in Southern France on August 15, 1944, the 36th quickly advanced through the Rhône Valley, overcoming German defenses and liberating several towns along the way.

By late August, the division reached the Moselle River near Remiremont, continuing its push through the Vosges Mountains. The liberation of Remiremont was significant because it opened the route to further advances into the heavily fortified Vosges region, setting the stage for future battles, including those for Bruyères and Biffontaine in October. The 36th Infantry Division's relentless advance helped secure a crucial foothold in Eastern France and supported the eventual liberation of Alsace and the advance into Germany.

Source of information: en.wikipedia.org, tmd.texas.gov

Source of photo: www.memorialgenweb.org

36 ° DI. US

23.9.1944

1994

MERCI

A NOS

LIBERATEURS

English Translation:

36th DI. US

23.9.1944

1994

THANK YOU

TO OUR

LIBERATORS