Imbreches - Liberation Memorial
Description:
The site has several memorials commemorating twelve soldiers from the 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, who fought and died for Belgium’s freedom during World War II; a special memorial remembers a soldier who is considered the first to fall to liberate Belgium during the war.
Address:
Rue de la Carrière , 6592 , Momignies , Hainaut , Wallonie , Belgium
The Liberation Memorial at Imbrechies, officially called “Tombe du 1er Soldat Américain tombé en Belgique” (Grave of the First American Soldier Fallen in Belgium), is located at the entrance of Imbrechies, a small village in the municipality of Momignies near the French border. The site is situated on the northeast outskirts of the Momignies, about 4.9 km from the town hall.
Map reference (click on pin to see Lat/Long):
50.040333 4.218864 Rue de la Carrière
Flag Poles :
7
Memorials:
