Monument Details

2Lt John G. Weller Plaque

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Details:

At the base of the monument.

Plaque

A simple rectangular stone plaque inscribed with a commemoration message that is written in French in gold and incised lettering. 2Lt Weller was killed in the crash of his plane during an army reconnaissance mission in Lorient, France. The plaque was added to the monument and inaugurated on September 11, 2007.

Monument Text:

A LA MÉMOIRE

DU Lt.

JOHN G. WELLER

371st F.G. - 406 th F.S.

9éme USAAF

MORT AU CHAMP D'HONNEUR

LE 9 AOUT 1944 A SEVIGNAC

English translation:

IN MEMORY

OF Lt.

JOHN G. WELLER

371st F.G. - 406 th F.S.

9th USAAF

KILLED ON THE FIELD OF HONOR

AUGUST 9, 1944 AT SEVIGNAC

Commemorates:

People:

John Germaine Weller

Units:

371st Fighter Group

406th Fighter Squadron, 371st Fighter Group

US Army Air Corps

Wars:

WWII

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