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Quinéville WWII Museum - 4th ID Information Board

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Details:

To the far left of the entrance door.

Marker

A rectangular green information board mounted on a wooden frame with a roof commemorating the collaboration between French and Allied forces in gathering crucial intelligence that played a vital role in the success of the D-Day landings of the 4th Infantry Division on June 6, 1944. The board has the division’s insignia and is written in French and English.

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Monument Text:

Dans la nuit du 26-27 décembre 1943, le Lt Francis Vourch et 5 français du N° 10 inter allié commando exécutèrent une reconnaissance des environs de Quinéville rapportant ainsi de précieux renseignements.

Ces indications contribuèrent à la réussite des opérations de débarquement des troupes de la 4ème D.I.U.S. le 6 Juin 1944 sur la plage de "UTAH BEACH".

 

UNITED WE CONQUER

 

In the night of December 26-27 1943, Lt Francis Vourch and five Frenchmen of N°10 Inter-Allied Commando made a reconnaissance of the surroundings of Quinéville and so brought back valuable information.

These particulars contributed to the success of the landing operations of the 4th U.S. Divisions at UTAH BEACH on June 6th 1944.

 

Commemorates:

Units:

4th Infantry Division

United States Army

Wars:

WWII

Battles:

Normandy Invasion