Orléans American Servicemen Appreciation Plaque
Details:
Inside the church, next to the 1914-1918 memorial.
PlaqueA rectangular white tablet honoring the American servicemen who died during the Great Wars, written in English and French.
The plaque serves as a solemn and heartfelt tribute to American soldiers who died in both World Wars. It underscores the deep respect and acknowledgment of their sacrifice, framing it within the broader context of their commitment to fundamental values like God, country, and freedom. The soldiers highlight the immense scale of their loss, while the specific number of 67,581 buried in France emphasizes the lasting connection between these men and the land where they fell. It captures the profound impact of their sacrifice and serves as a moving reminder of the cost of freedom.
Monument Text:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
IN REVERENT MEMORY
OF THE MORE THAN
ONE HALF MILLION
AMERICAN FIGHTING MEN
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
FOR GOD, COUNTRY, AND FREEDOM
DURING THE TWO WORLD WARS
1914-1918 AND 1939-1945
AND OF WHOM 67.581 REMAIN
IN THE SOIL OF FRANCE
A LA MÉMOIRE
DE PLUS
D'UN DEMI MILLION
DE COMBATTANTS AMÉRICAINS
QUI DONNÈRENT LEUR VIE
POUR DIEU, LA PATRIE ET LA LIBERTÉ
AU COURS DES DEUX GUERRES MONDIALES
1914-1918 ET 1939-1945
ET DONT 67.581 REPOSENT
EN TERRE FRANÇAISE
