North Moselle 3rd Cavalry Group Marker
Details:
The memorial marker is placed beneath two road signs on the white pole. Marker
The marker memorializes the site of the death of Lt Robert Downs who was killed while on a reconnaissance mission with the 3rd Mechanized Cavalry Group on October 20, 1944. The red sign features white French text and unit insignia.
Monument Text:
En hommage au
Lt Robert DOWNS
mort pour notre liberté
en ce lieu le 20 Octobre 1944
au cours d’une mission de
reconnaissance
3rd U.S. Cavalry Group
English translation:
In homage to Lt Robert Downs who died for our freedom in this spot on 20 October 1944 during a reconnaissance mission
3rd U.S. Cavalry Group
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
3rd Cavalry Group
43rd Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (MECHZ)
United States Army
Wars:
WWII