1Lt Duggleby and 2Lt Crandall Plaque -1st Fighter Group
Details:
On the left side of the entrance gate.
Plaque
A rectangular commemorative plaque honoring 1Lt Harold V. Duggleby and 2Lt Hugh B. Crandall Jr., two American pilots who died during an aerial engagement near the area on June 15, 1944. The plaque features their photographs, service numbers, the aircraft they flew, military awards, and unit insignias. The text is presented in both English and French.
Source of photos: Nicolas Courtine
Monument Text:
1Lt Harold V. Duggleby
21 ans, Tefft, Indiana, USA
2Lt Hugh B. Crandall Jr.
20 ans, Clatskanie, Oregon, USA
Pilotes américains morts pour notre Liberté
le 15 Juin 1944 à Travaillan
lors de l’attaque contre les forces aériennes d’occupation
durant la 2ème Guerre Mondiale
15th U.S. Army Air Forces
1st Fighter Group
94th Fighter Squadron
English Translation:
1st Lt. Harold V. Duggleby
21 years old, Tefft, Indiana, USA
2nd Lt. Hugh B. Crandall Jr.
20 years old, Clatskanie, Oregon, USA
American pilots who died for our freedom
on June 15, 1944, in Travaillan
during the attack against the occupying air forces
during World War II
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
15th Air Force
1st Fighter Group
94th Fighter Squadron, 1st Fighter Group
United States Air Force
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Operation Anvil Dragoon
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