507th PIR Headstone
Details:
The headstone is located on a patch of grass where Rue du 507e R.I.P. forks off of Rue du 11 Juin 1944. Monument The headstone commemorates the 507th PIR, 82nd Airborne who parachuted into Graignes, fought at the Battle of Graignes, and liberated the town on 11 June 1944. Thus, this headstone marks the road that is named after the 507th PIR.
Monument Text:
Rue du 507e R.I.P
En hommage a nos liberateurs du 6 au 11 Juin 1944
English translation:
507th PIR Road
In tribute to our liberators of 6 to 11 June 1944
Commemorates:
Units:
507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne
82nd Airborne Division
United States Army
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Normandy Invasion
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