Affixed on the center wall between the two doors.

Plaque

A blue rectangular plaque honoring the liberation of Sérignan-du-Comtat on August 26, 1944, by the 3rd Infantry Division. The plaque displays the Sérignan-du-Comtat coat of arms, the French and US national flags, and the 3rd Infantry Division's insignia. The plaque also includes the division's emblem, a blue-and-white shield with their motto, and a small map outlining their campaign in Europe. The plaque was installed at the request of the OPS5845 Society of the 3rd Infantry Division, inscribed in French and English.

Following the success of the Normandy landings, the Allies sought to open a second front in southern France. The U.S. 3rd Infantry Division, under General Lucian Truscott, played a crucial role in this operation. After the initial landings in the Var region on August 15, 1944, the division pushed inland toward key towns and cities, including Sérignan-du-Comtat. The 3rd Infantry Division quickly advanced against weakened German forces, liberating several towns as they moved northward.

By August 26, 1944, the town of Sérignan-du-Comtat was liberated by the U.S. forces, marking a significant moment in the broader effort to expel German forces from the south of France. This operation helped secure key routes and cities like Toulon and Marseilles, paving the way for the liberation of more regions across France.

Source of information: thegoodlifefrance.com, warfarehistorynetwork.com

Source of photos: nico.courtine@orange.fr

Sérignan-du-Comtat 

a été libéré par les soldats de la 

3ème Division d'Infanterie de l'Armée Américaine 

le 26 Août 1944

The soldiers of the 

3D Infantry Division, U.S. ARMY, 

Liberated Serignan-du Comtat

 August 26th 1944 during World War II

Emplaced at the request of OP5845 Society of 3D Infantry Division