Monument Details

Generals Matthew B. Ridgway and James M. Gavin Memorial

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Details:

The memorial is located on the southeastern side of the site facing the street. Monument

The light brown granite memorial features engraved black text in French and English. It honors specifically General Matthew Bunker Ridgway and Lieutenant General James Maurice "Jumpin' Jim" Gavin, and celebrates all servicemen who took part in the liberation of Sainte-Mère-Église in June 1944.

Monument Text:

En hommage

Généraux Ridgway et Gavin et a tous les vaillants libérateurs de notre ville.

Sainte-Mère-Église Reconnaissante

Juin 1944

In greatful tribute to Generals Ridgway and Gavin and to all the gallant liberators of our town.

St. Mère-Église

June 1944

Commemorates:

People:

James Maurice Gavin

Matthew Bunker Ridgway