Located on the southwest corner of the intersection of D904 and D958.
Monument
This stone monument with stone plaques and a bronze statue on the front side commemorates the American troops who fought to free the area of German control, as well as recognize the French soldiers from Flirey who died in the war.
The monument sits astride the location of the "Jump-off" point for the Battle of Saint Mihiel which began on September 12, 1918.
La Lorraine
aux
Etats-Unis
12 Septembre
1918
Le 12 Septembre 1918 S'Elanca
D'Ici la Primiere Offensive
De L'Armee des Etats-Unis
Commandee par le General Pershing
Elle Libera de Nombreuses
Communes Lorraines Saint-Mihiel
Thiaucourt etc ----
Et Avanca la Paix du Droit
Enfants de Flirey
Morts pour la Patrie
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Del Camille
Gerardin Georges
Gruy Gabriel
Guerard Louis
Harbois Jules
Marchal Louis
Tailly Julien
Tailly Lucien
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Divisions Americaines
Qui Prirent Part
Aux Actions Dans La Region
De Flirey Thiaucourt
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1 Division 37 Division
2 ---- 42 ----
4 ---- 78 ----
5 ---- 82 ----
7 ---- 88 ----
26 ---- 89 ----
28 ---- 90 ----
33 ---- 92 ----
35 ----
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English Translation
The United States
in
Lorraine
12 Septembre
1918
September 12th, 1918 Launched
From Here was the Primary Offensive
of the United States Army
Commanded by General Pershing
Many Communes of Lorraine
Were Liberated, Saint-Mihiel
Thiaucourt etc ----
Advancing Peace and Law
Children of Flirey
Died for Their Fatherland
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List of Names
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American Divisions
Who Took Part
In the Actions of the Region
Of Flirey and Thiaucourt
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List of Divisions
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