1Lt William W. Patton Stele
Details:
Along the road, in
front of a tall and curved hedge.
Marker
A concrete slab on a concrete base containing a commemoration message for 1Lt Patton. The inscription is written English in red lettering. 1Lt Patton was MIA on January 15, 1945, during a scouting mission over Germany. The remains of the aircraft and his body were not found until 2001.
Source of photos: Dominique Auzéau / www.aerosteles.net
Monument Text:
In
memory of
a
gallant hero
1st Lt William. W. PATTON. Jr
WWII PILOT
8th Air Force - 3rd AD-55th Fighter
Group
3rd Scout Force
KILLED IN ACTION JANUARY 15, 1945.
He
gave his life for us.
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
388th Bombardment Group (Heavy)
3rd Scouting Force, 8th Air Force
560th Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomber Group
8th Air Force
US Army Air Corps
Wars:
WWII
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