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Engineer plaque - 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team

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Details:

On the outside wall of the airport to the right of one of the main doors. Plaque


A bronze plaque honoring six American engineers killed while demining the airport.

Monument Text:

In memory of the brave paratroopers of the 596th Parachute Engineer Company 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team of the United States Army who parachuted into the South of France on August 15, 1944, took part in the release of the town of Nice. These valiant parachutists sacrificed their lives in de-mining the airport of Nice so that it is usable for the liberation of France and it is for them that this plaque is dedicated: Sergeant Wallace P. Englert PFC William F. Boggan PFC Herbert B. McLamb PFC Alois J. Siewierski Private Vestal A. Lucas Private Harold H. Miller

Commemorates:

People:

William Franklin Boggan

Wallace P. Englert

Vestal Ray Lucas

Herbert Bruce McLamb

Harold H. Miller

Alois J. Siewierski

Units:

517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team

596th Parachute Engineer Company

United States Army

Wars:

WWII

Battles:

Operation Anvil Dragoon