Liberation of Royan and Oléron
Details:
The monument is located off of the D138.
Two massive rectangular stone slabs sit upright on an oval of white stone, with a flag pole between them. The inscriptions commemorate the French and Allied units who participated in the liberation of Royan and Oleron.
Monument Text:
(main titles spread across both slabs)
A ceux qui sont tombes en assiegeant puis en liberant Royan et Oleron
english translation:
To those who fell besieging then liberating Royan and Oleron
(text commemorating american aviation)
Aviation Alliee
42nd Bomb Wing
8th Air Force
english translation:
Allied Aviation
42nd Bomb Wing
8th Air Force
Commemorates:
Units:
42nd Bomb Wing (Med)
8th Air Force
United States Air Force
Wars:
WWII