Pilots Tippett & McConnell Memorial
Details:
On the brick walkway in the middle of the square.
Plaque
A rough stone monument with two plaques affixed to the front. The Tippett/McConnell plaque is on the bottom. It is a black granite plaque with gold leaf inscription in French and English and displays the French and American flags. The memorial remembers two pilots of the 14th Fighter Group who died in action above Arles in August 1944.
Monument Text:
A la Mémoire des Lieutenants
William J. Tippett et Walter C. McConnell Jr.
Pilotes de l'U.S.A.A.F.
Tombés au combat en terre d'Arles le 14 Août 1944
Pour notre Liberté
La cité d'Arles Reconnaissante
In memory of Lieutenants
William J. Tippett and Walter C. McConnell, Jr.
Pilots of the U.S.A.A.F.
Killed in Action at Arles 14 August 1944
For our Liberty
City of Arles Grateful Recognition
8 Mai 2002
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
14th Fighter Group
15th Air Force
48th Fighter Squadron, 14th Fighter Group
49th Fighter Squadron, 14th Fighter Group
United States Air Force
Wars:
WWII
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