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Pennsylvania American Memorial Fountain

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Details:

The fountain is located on the southwestern side of the Rue du Gai/ Route de Brieulles intersection facing toward the town. It is built into a wall in a small hillside  Monument The white stone fountain is built into a red brick wall. It features the state seal of Pennsylvania as well as engraved text in English. The memorial was at one time a working fountain used to supply water to residents of the town, however the fountain is currently inactive. The fountain is dedicated to the 80th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, which served in the area during WWI. The memorial was placed at the site by the State of Pennsylvania. 

Monument Text:

THIS MONUMENT HAS BEEN ERECTED BY THE

 

STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA

 

AS A TRIBUTE TO THE HEROIC SERVICE

AND NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE

 

EIGHTIETH DIVISION AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES

Commemorates:

Units:

80th Infantry Division

Allied Expeditionary Force

United States Army

Wars:

WWI

Battles:

Meuse-Argonne Offensive

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