Monument Details

Fred W. Brown Plaque (328th Infantry Regiment)

Details:

This plaque is located on the upper half of residential wall on the east side of Rue du Château. Plaque

This black granite plaque features the logo of Le Souvenir Français in the top right hand corner and a French inscription honoring the sacrifice of Fred W. Brown, an American G.I. who was killed during the liberation of Albestroff. The plaque is situated above two small American (left) and French flags (right). The plaque marks the spot where Brown was killed. The plaque was dedicated in 2016.

Fred Brown served with the 328th Infantry Regiment which was attached to the 26th Infantry Division during the Liberation of Albestroff.

Monument Text:

"Le Souvenir Français et

La Commune d'Albestroff

En Mémoire du soldat Américain

Fred W BROWN

328Th Infanterie Régiment

Tué en ce lieu le 19 novembre 1944

Pour la libération du village"

English Translation:

"From Le Souvenir Français and

The Community of Albestroff

In Memory of the American Soldier

Fred W. Brown

328th Infantry Regiment

Who Was Killed on this Spot on

November 19, 1944,

For the Liberation of the Village"

Commemorates:

People:

Fred W. Brown

Units:

26th Infantry Division

328th Infantry Regiment, 26th Infantry Divsion

United States Army

Wars:

WWII