Terre-et-Marais Town Hall 331st IR Plaque
Details:
On the left-hand wall beside the entrance door.
Plaque
A rectangular bronze plaque honoring the soldiers of the 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division. It features the division’s emblem at the top center and is inscribed in English. This commemorative plaque was placed through the efforts of Samuel Klippa, a veteran of the 83rd Infantry Division, and was unveiled on June 3, 1979, marking the 35th anniversary of the regiment’s actions.
Source of information: www.normandytothebulge.be, kb8tt.net
Monument Text:
83RD INFANTRY |
DIVISION WWII |
331ST INFANTRY |
REGIMENTAL TEAM |
NORMANDY ★ |
★ ARDENNES |
BRITTANY ★ |
★ RHINELAND |
★
CENTRAL EUROPE
ON BEHALF OF THE 331ST INFANTRY REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM OF THE 83RD INFANTRY DIVISION, UNITED STATES ARMY, WHO FOUGHT AND DIED IN THE SWAMPS AT SAINTENY, FRANCE, DURING WORLD WAR II – THIS PLAQUE IS DEDICATED IN THEIR MEMORY ON THIS 35TH ANNIVERSARY.
JUNE 3, 1979 |
SAMUEL KLIPPA DONOR |
Commemorates:
Units:
331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
83rd Infantry Division
United States Army
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Operation Cobra