John McGeachie Plaque
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Details:
Located on the building to the right of the gate. Underneath the street sign. Plaque A white marble plaque with gold leaf text.
This plaque is dedicated to John McGeachie, who was a staff sergeant for the 846th Bomber Squadron, 489th Bomber Group in World War II. His B-24 Liberator was shot down in Villers-Saint-Paul, just north of Creil. While the rest of his crew survived the crash, SSG McGeachie died in the crash. This plaque commemorates SSG McGeachie's brave sacrifice.
Monument Text:
A LA MÉMOIRE GLORIEUSE DE
STAFF/SGT JOHN Mc.GEACHIE
DU 846 BOMB Sq. 489 BOMB GROUP.
MORT LE 2-6-1944
English Translation:
TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF
STAFF / SGT JOHN Mc.GEACHIE
OF THE 846 BOMB Sq. 489 BOMB GROUP.
DIED 2-6-1944
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
846th Bomber Squadron, 489th Bomber Group
United States Air Force
Wars:
WWII
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