US Parachutists
Details:
The right-side plaque of the memorial on the right side of the square. Plaque A stone plaque with French text honoring 17 US paratroopers of the 509th Airborne Infantry Battalion killed on 15 August 1944.
Monument Text:
ICI A L'AUBE DU 15 AOUT 1944 A BORD UNE DES
NOMBREAUX C-47, 17 PARACHUTISTS DE LA CIE B DU
509TH BATTALION ONT SAUTE DANS LES EAUX DU
GOLFE DE ST TROPEZ POUR LIBERER LA FRANCE
AUCUN NU FUT RETROUVE
(-names-)
English translation:
Here at dawn on 15 August 1944 on board one of the many C-47s, 17 parachutists of Company B of the 509th battalion jumped into the waters of the Gulf of St Tropez. None were ever recovered.
Captain Miller, Ralph R. Jr Ohio
Tech-4 Beckner, Eugene C. Minnesota
Private Butler, Ira J. Illinois
PFC Campos, Frank California
Sergeant Crevelling, Oscar F. New York
Staff Sergeant David, Robert B. Florida
Tech-5 Dawson Albert D. Indiana
First Sergeant Dorsa, Anthony J. Texas
PFC Ford, Jonnie C. Georgia
Private Garcia, Julius New York
Tech-4 Gillman, Marvin N. Michigan
PFC Lynch, George R. New York
Private Pennebaker, Thomas W. Phil
Private Pipino, Alfred Jr. Phil
PFC Potter, Leon V. Missouri
Tech-5 Reid, George W. New York
SGT Sutherland, William A. South Carolina
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
509th Parachute Infantry Battalion
United States Army
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Operation Anvil Dragoon