2Lt Dixie G. Jackson Plaque
Details:
On the plinth of the town war memorial, overlooking the D113E1.
Plaque
A rectangular black plaque containing a commemoration message that is written in French in white lettering. Above the message are three images including the US flag, the 8th Air Force insignia, and the French flag, engraved, and in color.
Source of photos: Michel Coste / www.aerosteles.net
Monument Text:
A LA MÉMOIRE
du Lt. Dixie Green Jackson
Pilote de P 47 Thunderbolt
au 82 Squadron du 78 Fighter Group
de la 8th Air Force
Abattu à PLUMOISON le 14 juillet 1943
Mort pour notre liberté
à l'âge de 26 ans
English translation:
IN MEMORY
of Lt. Dixie Green Jackson
P 47 Thunderbolt pilot
of the 82nd Squadron, 78th Fighter Group,
8th Air Force
Shot down at PLUMOISON on July 14, 1943
Died for our freedom
at the age of 26
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group
8th Air Force
US Army Air Corps
Wars:
WWII
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