Just off the trail at a “Y” in the terrain saddle. Recommend contacting the War Museum Gothic Line in Castel del Rio for assistance to find the site.

A carved piece of stone about 6 feet tall with an inscribed plaque attached to the front.

Lieutenant Colonel Charles Furr commanded the 3^rd Battalion, 351^st Infantry Regiment, 88^th Infantry Division.  On September 25, 1944, LTC Furr lead his battalion attacking this position.  The attack was met with a furious defense and LTC Furr fell in battle.  Trenches are still visible in the area.  The monument was placed by the town of Castel del Rio in a celebration with LTC Furr’s family in 1994.  

Thanks to the War Museum (Museo) Gothic Line in Castel del Rio for assistance with this site.

The text is written on the plaque in English and Italian.  The English reads:

(88^th Infantry Division Symbol)

“Blue Devils”

DEDICATED BY THE GRATEFUL COMMUNITY OF

CASTEL DEL RIO

TO COMMEMORATE THE SACRIFICE

OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL

CHARLES P. FURR

AND THE MEN OF THE 351^ST REGIMENT

88^TH INFANTRY DIVISION

U.S. 5^TH ARMY

WHOSE BRAVERY WAS SEEN ON

THIS SITE ON 25 SEPTEMBER 1944

On the 50^th Anniversary

Monte Pratolungo