CPT Webb
Details:
On the small isolated road north of the commune that passes by the archery range, Plan de Cuques, and Le Logis Neuf.
A rough field stone on which is mounted a black marble plaque with text in French in honor of CPT Ike Web, whose plane went down in the vicinity.
Monument Text:
En ce lieux, le 24 Octobre 1943 à 11h00,
a été abattu l'avion américain p38,
piloté par le capitaine Ike B. WEBB, Jr.
il est mort à l'âge de 27 ans,
en service commandé, pour la libération
de la France.
passant, souviens - toi!
Inaugurée par Roland POVINELLI,
Mairie d'Allauch
Conseiller Général des Bouches du Rhône
le dimanche 14 octobre 2004.
English translation:
In this area, on 24 October 1943 at 11 AM, the American P-38 piloted by CPT Ike B. Webb, Jr, was shot down. He was killed at the age of 27, following orders, for the liberation of France.
As you pass, remember!
Inaugurated by Roland Povinelle, Mayor of Allauch and General Counsel of the Bouches de Rhone, on Sunday 14 October 2004.
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
3rd Photographic Squadron
United States Air Force
Wars:
WWII
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