PFC Kenneth J. McDonald Plaque -79th Infantry Division
Details:
On the wall to the left of the entrance gate.
Plaque
A rectangular white plaque featuring the portrait of PFC McDonald flanked by the 315th Infantry Regiment and 79th Infantry Division insignias and then followed by the commemoration message. The inscription is written in French.
After landing at Utah Beach on June 14, 1944, McDonald's unit advanced towards Cherbourg, a strategic port held by German forces. On June 19, 1944, during an assault near Yvetot-Bocage, McDonald was wounded while attempting to cross a road under heavy German fire. His injuries were severe, and despite medical efforts, he passed away on June 20, 1944, in Valognes.
Source of information: www.ouest-france.fr
Source of photo: www.memorialgenweb.org
Monument Text:
A la mémoire de Kenneth J. Mc Donald,
Soldat au 315 eine Régiment, 79 éme DI - US
Né le 30 juillet 1924 sur l'Île du Prince Édouard (Canada)
Blessé au combat le 19 juin 1944 à Yvetot-Bocage
décédé le 20 juin 1944 à Valognes
English Translation:
In memory of Kenneth J. Mc Donald,
Soldier in the US 315th Regiment, 79th Infantry Division
Born on July 30, 1924 on Prince Edward Island (Canada)
Wounded in combat on June 19, 1944 in Yvetot-Bocage
died on June 20, 1944 in Valognes
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
315th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division
79th Infantry Division
United States Army
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Battle of Cherbourg