45th Infantry 'Thunderbirds' Division Monument
Details:
At the crosswalk just before the east side bridge entrance. Monument
A polished brownish marble inscribed monument about 4 feet tall.
The monument remembers the 45th "Thunderbirds" Infantry Division which fought in this area as part of the 7th Army in WW2.
Monument Text:
The monument is inscribed in English and French. The English reads:
US/French Crossed flags
Symbol of the 45th Infantry Division
DEDICATED TO THE SOLDIERS OF THE
45TH INFANTRY DIVISION THUNDERBIRDS
WHO FOUGHT ON THIS SACRED SOIL TO FREE THOSE FROM THE
CLUTCHES OF TYRANNY AND IN EVERLASTING MEMORY
OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR EVERLASTING FREEDOM
SEMPER ANTICUS
TOUJOURS EN AVANT
45TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
45th Infantry Division
7th Army
Wars:
WWII