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LTC Forgy Memorial (8th Infantry Division)

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Details:

On the west side of the intersection Monument


A rough fieldstone monument with a metal plaque and French and American text.  Inaugurated on 26 July 2014, the 70th anniversary of LTC Forgy's wounding.

Monument Text:

VALOR-SACRIFICE

 

In memory of the men of the 2nd Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division, United States Army

who fought to liberate St Patrice de Claids as part of Operation Cobra

July, 1944

LTC Percy O. Forgy

Commanding

"White Six"

(KIA 27/7/1944)

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In memory of the men and women of the village of St Patrice de Claids who were killed here July 1944

Civilians:  Louis Brossaud, Denise Lamy, and Roger Laisney

Military:  Auguste Pignot

Commemorates:

People:

Percy O'Dell  Forgy

Units:

121st Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division

8th Infantry Division

United States Army

Wars:

WWII

Battles:

Operation Cobra

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