In the small garden on the west side of the junction.

Monument

A rough-hewn stone monument with a rectangular black plaque honoring the soldiers of Company B, 756th Tank Battalion, and Company L, 15th Infantry Regiment, who lost their lives on August 27, 1944. The monument is written in French and English and lists the names and ranks of the fallen soldiers, as well as the unit's insignias.

On August 27, 1944, the village of Allan in southern France was liberated as part of the U.S. 3rd Infantry Division’s advance during the Southern France Campaign, which began with Operation Dragoon. The battle for Allan saw fierce fighting between Company L of the 15th Infantry Regiment and German forces, supported by American tanks from B Company, 756th Tank Battalion.

During the engagement, a sudden German counterattack led by a Panther tank resulted in significant losses for the American forces. Lieutenant Edgar Danby's tank was destroyed in the attack, and several soldiers from L Company were killed or captured. Nine American soldiers lost their lives that day. Despite the high cost, the Americans were able to secure the village after reinforcements arrived the following morning, holding their ground against the German resistance. Notably, no civilians from Allan were harmed during the battle.

Source of information: jeffdanby.com

Source of photo: www.hmdb.org

Le 27 Août 1944, à Allan

Neuf soldats américains

De la 3ème Division d'Infanterie des Etats-Unis

Ont donné leur vie pour la liberté...

B Company, 756th Tank Battalion:

1st Lt. Edgar R. Danby

Cpl. Steve Vargo

Pvt. Dual F. Dishner

L Company, 15th Infantry Regiment:

T/Sgt. Donald M. Bowman

Cpl. William F. Leaman

Pfc. James T. Doolin

Pfc. James J. Lovascio

Pfc. Norval A. Monroe

Pfc. Louis Polonsky

Leur sacrifice n'est pas oublié

Par ceux qui passent ici aujourd'hui.

On August 27, 1944, at Allan

Nine American soldiers of the U.S. Third Infantry Division

Gave their lives for freedom...

Their sacrifice Is not forgotten by those who walk here today...