General Robert T. Frederick Statue
Details:
Located to the southeast of the Operation Anvil Dragoon monument.
StatueA life-sized bronze statue of Major General Robert T. Frederick, depicted in full World War II combat uniform with a steel helmet bearing two stars. It is set on a white square pedestal fitted with three black rectangular plaques inscribed with his name, rank, and wartime commands. The statue, created by Barbara Ballester, is cast in 380 kg of high-quality bronze containing over 91% copper. Standing 1.70 m tall, it was unveiled on August 14, 2024, for the 80th anniversary of the Provence landings.
Source of information: www.varmatin.com
Source of photos: Richard Campbell
Monument Text:
On the front base plaque:
GENERAL ROBERT T. FREDERICK
First Special Service Force 1942-44
First Airborne Task Force (FABTF) 1944
45th Infantry Division 1944-45
On the right base plaque:
FABTF
509th Parachute Infantry Battalion
517th Parachute Reg. Combat Team
2nd Independent Parachute Brigade
On the left base plaque:
FABTF
550th Glider Infantry Battalion
551st Parachute Infantry Battalion
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
1st Airborne Task Force
45th Infantry Division
509th Parachute Infantry Battalion
517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team
551st Parachute Infantry Regiment
First Special Service Force (FSSF)
United States Army
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Operation Anvil Dragoon
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