326th Medical Co Monument
Details:
Along the West side of Barrière-Hinck 200 meters North of a bridge to the N4. Monument A stone memorial with a roof-like black granite top and a dark granite plaque in the front center face. Has a a larger stone base with a granite shelf. American and Belgian flags are to its right and left respectively. The granite has the insignia of the 101st Airborne Division, Jump wings, Army Combat Medic Badge, Glider wings, and a photo of medics treating patients in the snow all etched in.
Monument Text:
101st AIRBORNE DIVISION - 326th AIRBORNE MEDICAL COMPANY
BATTLE OF THE BULGE 1944-1945
In the field behind this monument the Division Clearing Station of the 326th Airborne Medical Company was overrun by enemy forces. On the night of December 19, 1944, enemy forces attacked with armored vehicles and infantry. The hospital was sprayed by machine-gun fire for a period of fifteen minutes and many soldiers were killed or wounded. Those who survived this attack became prisoner of war. This site is to memorize all the victims and to honor the 326th Airborne Medical Company and all other medical units who served during WW2. They had their rendezvous with destiny. May this monument be a symbol of honor for those brave men and women who were willing to give their lives while saving others, some came home but so many didn't.
MAY THE WORLD NEVER FORGET
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Commemorates:
Units:
326th Airborne Medical Company, 101st Airborne Division
United States Army
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Battle of the Bulge
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