1st Lt Marion A. Benson
Details:
On the SW side of the D2 and D57 intersection.
Marker
Steps leading up to a stone sign surrounded by hedges bearing an inscription commemorating Lt Benson.
Monument Text:
En hommage au
Lieutenant BENSON
Aviateur Americain
abattu a cet endroit le
17 Juin 1944
La commune de Gratot
reconnaissante
14.07.2004
English translation:
In hommage of
Lt Benson
American aviator
who was shot down here
on June 17th 1944
A grateful Gratot
community
07.14.2004
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
514th Fighter Squadron, 406th Fighter Group
9th Air Force
United States Air Force
Wars:
WWII
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