LT Dean Post Execution Plaque
Details:
On the side of the stone column in the middle of the traffic circle.
Plaque
A stone plaque with gold leaf inscription in French honoring the fallen American aviator 1LT Dean Post of the 364th Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group who was executed at this location in May 1944.
Monument Text:
En memoire de Dean N. Post, Jr
aviateur americain assassine en Mai 1944
a l'entree du Quartier Kleber
et a tous les soldats francais et allies
qui ont donner leur vie
pour notre liberte.
ENGLISH TRANSLATION:
In memory of Dean N. Post, Jr., American aviator who was assassinated at the entrance to the Kleber neighborhood in May 1944 and to all of the French and allied soldiers who gave their lives for our liberty.
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
357th Fighter Group
364th Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group
United States Air Force
Wars:
WWII
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