2nd Lt William R. Hayden
Details:
On an exterior wall opposite the town hall entrance.
Plaque
A white plaque commemorating Lt Hayden who crashed in the area during WWII.
Monument Text:
Hommage au LT William R. HAYDEN
22.08.1922 - 30.12.1943
pilote de chasse du bombardier americain Thunderbolt
tombé au lieudit Le Bas des Montoiles
le 30 decembre 1943
Inauguree le 18 Janvier 2007 par Monsieur Christian JACOB Ministre de la Fonction Publique |
English translation:
In honor of Lt William R. Hayden
08.22.1922 - 12.30.1943
US Thunderbolt fighter pilot who crashed over Le Bas des Montoiles on December 30th 1943
Inaugurated on January 18th 2007 by Mr. Christian Jacob
Public Functions Minister
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
361st Fighter Squadron, 356th Fighter Group
8th Air Force
United States Air Force
Wars:
WWII