Colonel Robert M. Murphy Plaque
Details:
The plaque is located toward the eastern edge of the west side wall of the building, facing toward Rue Murphy. Plaque
Monument Text:
In honor of
COLONEL ROBERT M. MURPHY (1924-2008)
On 6 June 1944 at 0015 hours parachuted near Sainte-Mère-Eglise as the first pathfinder of the 82nd Airborne Division to land in Normandy.
After marking the drop zone for the 505th PIR he then went on to help liberate this town from oppression.
Dedicated to a great friend of Ste Mere Eglise a gallant Airborne soldier and a proud Ancient Facta non Verba | En l'honneur du
COLONEL ROBERT M. MURPHY (1924-2008)
Le 6 juin 1944 a 0015 heures parachutée près de la ville Ste. Mère Eglise comme premier éclaireur de la 82eme Division Aéroportée atterri en Normandie
Apres repérage de la zone de largage pour la 505eme PIR, il a continue a la libération de cette ville occupée.
Dédié a un grand ami de Ste. Mère Eglise un soldat parachutiste vaillant et un fier Ancient Facta non verba |
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
of Massachusetts
Major Michael W. Downing
Captain Commanding
October 2009
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
505th Parachute Infantry Regiment
505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne
82nd Airborne Division
United States Army
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Normandy Invasion
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