Pontpoint Monument des Morts - LT McHugh
Details:
On the bottom panel on the left side (as you face the front) of the monument des morts in Pontpoint.
Plaque
A panel honoring LT George McHugh of the 379th Bomber Group, who was killed when he stayed with his crippled bomber (B-17 {42-31648} 'Ensign Mary' ) after evacuating his crew in order to avoid crashing into the village.
Monument Text:
A LA MEMOIRE DE
GEORGE MAC HUGH
AVIATEUR AMERICAIN
TOMBE A PONTPOINT LE 16 JUIN 1944
English translation:
In memory of American aviator George McHugh* who fell at Pontpoint on 16 June 1944.
* Correct spelling is McHugh
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
526th Bomber Squadron, 379th Bomb Group, Heavy
United States Air Force
Wars:
WWII
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