26th Infantry Division - Pratz
Details:
The memorial is directly in the center of a topiary wall. Monument The memorial is a stone stele atop an elevated star composed of bricks. A Metal plaque has an English dedication to the 26th US Infantry Division.
Below are is a description of the actions of the 26th Infantry Division near Pratz, Luxembourg.
http://www.26yd.com/p3
"The Division moved north to Luxembourg, 19-21 December, to take part in the battle of the Ardennes breakthrough. It attacked at Rambrouch and Grosbous, 22 December, beat off strong German counterattacks, captured Arsdorf on Christmas Day after heavy fighting, attacked toward the Wiltz River, but was forced to withdraw in the face of determined enemy resistance; after regrouping, 5-8 January 1945, it attacked again, reached the Wiltz River, and finally crossed it, 20 January."
Monument Text:
IN MEMORY
OF THE VALIANT SOLDIERS
OF THE 26th US INFANTRY DIVISION
WHO FOUGHT IN THIS AREA WITH
ENDEAVOUR IN DECEMBER 1944.
MAY THEIR SACRIFICE
NOT HAVE BEEN IN VAIN.
ON THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF
THE BATTLE OF THE ARDENNES.
SCHANKEGRIECHT 1994
Commemorates:
Units:
26th Infantry Division
United States Army
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Battle of the Bulge
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