Patch HQ
Details:
Affixed to the retaining wall directly across from the main entrance to Latitude 43.
Plaque
A marble plaque with French text commemorates the site as General Patch's HQ following the US invasion.
Monument Text:
ICI
LE GÉNÉRAL PATCH
COMMANDANT LA 7EME ARMEE AMERICAINE
A ETABLI SON QUARTIER GÉNÉRAL
LE 15 AOUT 1944
English translation:
General Patch, the 7th Army Commander, established his headquarters here on 14 August 1944.
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
7th Army
United States Army
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Operation Anvil Dragoon
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