Walter St. John Memorial
Details:
In the center of the traffic circle, the Rond Point Walter Oliver St John. Monument A bronze plaque and a stone stele with a plaque honoring 2nd Lieutenant Walter Oliver St John who died in a crash close to Nimes.
Monument Text:
Plaque Text:
1st Fighter Association
Representing veterans of the USAAF
1st Fighter Group hereby expresses
its appreciation to the citizens of
Nimes, France for honoring the
sacrifice of our comrade.
Lt. Walter Oliver St John O-766377
who gave his life near Nimes on August 20, 1944.
May this celebration in August 2004 reaffirm the
long existing bonds of friendship between our two
countries.
Presented August 25, 2004 to the Mayor and
people of the city of Nimes, France
Stone Text:
A la memoire du 2eme Lieutenant Walter Oliver St John
94th Fighter Squadron/ 1st Fighter Group, 15th U.S.A.A.F.
tomber le 20 aout 1944 non loin d'ici pour notre liberté.
La ville de Nîmes reconnaissante.
Remember
English Translation:
In memory of 2nd Lt. Walter Oliver St. John
94th Fighter Squadron/ 1st Fighter Group, 15th U.S.A.A.F.
Who fell on August 20, 1944 not far from here for our freedom.
The city of Nimes is grateful.
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
15th Air Force
94th Fighter Squadron, 1st Fighter Group
United States Air Force
Wars:
WWII
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