LtGen Clarence Huebner Monument - 1st Infantry Division
Details:
On the west side of the road.
Monument
A stone monument featuring a black rectangular plaque honoring Lieutenant General Clarence R. Huebner, commander of the 1st U.S. Infantry Division, known as the "Big Red One," who led the town's liberation on June 13, 1944. The inscription on the plaque is written in French. The suburban district was named General Huebner's residence in tribute to the liberator of the city.
Source of information: www.normandie44lamemoire.com
Source of photo: Google Maps
Monument Text:
RESIDENCE
GENERAL HUEBNER
IN MEMORIAM
MAJOR GENERAL CLARENCE R. HUEBNER
COMMANDANT LA
1ST AMERICAN INFANTRY DIVISION
LIBERATION DE CAUMONT L'EVENTE
LE 13 JUIN 1944
English Translation:
IN MEMORY
MAJOR GENERAL CLARENCE R. HUEBNER
COMMANDING THE
1ST AMERICAN INFANTRY DIVISION
LIBERATION OF CAUMONT L'EVENTE
ON JUNE 13, 1944
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
1st Infantry Division
United States Army
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Normandy Invasion