B-17 (42-107048) 'Tangerine' Crash Memorial
Details:
To the right of the crucifix monument (as you are facing the monuments).
Monument
A brick frame with an inlaid black plaque with white lettering commemorating a B-17 that crashed in the area during WWII.
Monument Text:
HOMMAGE AUX AVIATEURS
DU B-17 AMERICAIN TOMBÉ
A ESWARS LE 12 JUIN 1944
|
R. EISELE |
L.F. GIRARD JR. |
M. SCHENKER |
|
M. GLADSTONE |
L.M. COWLEY |
R. MILLARD |
|
E. LONGORIA |
S.A. FRIEDMAN |
R.L. BELL |
E.J. VALLEE SEUL SURVIVANT
English translation:
HOMAGE TO AIRMEN
OF THE FALLEN AMERICAN B-17
AT ESWARS ON JUNE 12, 1944
|
R. EISELE |
L.F. GIRARD JR. |
M. SCHENKER |
|
M. GLADSTONE |
L.M. COWLEY |
R. MILLARD |
|
E. LONGORIA |
S.A. FRIEDMAN |
R.L. BELL |
E.J. VALLEE SOLE SURVIVOR
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
360th Bomber Squadron, 303rd Bomb Group, Heavy
8th Air Force
United States Air Force
Wars:
WWII