5th AD Memorial Noyon
Details:
On the southern half of the Noyon traffic circle that intersects D932 and D145. A concrete slab approximately 3 meters tall in the shape of an asymmetrical pentagon. Has a black granite plaque with gold leaf, French text, that honors the fallen of the 5th AD in the area.
Monument Text:
Combattants de la 5th Division Blindée U.S.
tombés au champ d'hônneur pour la libération de NOYON 1st et 2 septembre 1944
Officier de liaison français
Cpn Marcel-Jean Torris
81st Bataillon de chars U.S.
Sgt Alan G. REID
Cpl Everett W. McBEE
T/4 Bernard W. ADAMS
Pvt Melvin D. CROSS
Pvt Kearney DUNN
15th Bataillon d'infanterie blindée U.S.
Sgt Garvice R. DUCKWORTH
Cpl Laurence A. PETERS
Pfc Michael A. DIGERONIMO
Pfc Woodrow W. BUSH
Pfc Richard E. ATWOOD
Pfc Clyde T. COBAUGH
Pvt Charles E. SCHAFFER
Pvt Jesse W. BRACE
English Translation:
Soldiers of the U.S. 5th Armored Division fallen
in battle for the liberation of NOYON 1st and September 2nd 1944 French liaison officer Cpn Marcel-Jean Torris 81st Tank Battalion U. S. Sgt Alan G. REID Cpl Everett W. McBEE T / 4 Bernard W. ADAMS Pvt Melvin D. CROSS Kearney Pvt DUNN 15th Armored Infantry Battalion U. S. Sgt Garvice R. DUCKWORTH Cpl Laurence A. PETERS Pfc Michael A. DIGERONIMO Pfc Woodrow W. BUSH Pfc Richard E. ATWOOD Pfc Clyde T. COBAUGH Pvt Charles E. SCHAFFE
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
15th Infantry Battalion, 5th Armored Division
81st Tank Battalion, 5th Armored Division
Wars:
WWII
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