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Unveiling of new monument (13 June 2015)
[New page 13 June 2015: last updated 13 July 2015]
On Saturday 13 June 2015 a new monument was unveiled in Notre Dame de Cenilly in memory of more than 50 soldiers of the US 2nd Armored Division killed during the battle to liberate this and other local villages between 27 and 29 July 1944. There was a parade from the Mairie to the churchyard where accounts of the battle were given in French and English, the names of those killed were read out and wreaths laid in their memory. After anthems were played, the band led everyone to a replica military camp where the usual vin d'honneur was served. There followed a lunch at the restaurant Les Ga[rs]melles for the anciens combattants and families of the US 2nd Armored Division soldiers who gave their lives for our freedom. The monument replaces (and includes) an earlier plaque erected in memory of Lt Col Bill Perkins of 354th Fighter Group, killed on 13th June 1944 when his plane hit an electricity pole and a roof at Le Mesnil Rave whilst leading an attack on a German position.
On Saturday 13 June 2015 a new monument was unveiled in Notre Dame de Cenilly in memory of more than 50 soldiers of the US 2nd Armored Division killed during the battle to liberate this and other local villages between 27 and 29 July 1944. There was a parade from the Mairie to the churchyard where accounts of the battle were given in French and English, the names of those killed were read out and wreaths laid in their memory. After anthems were played, the band led everyone to a replica military camp where the usual vin d'honneur was served. There followed a lunch at the restaurant Les Ga[rs]melles for the anciens combattants and families of the US 2nd Armored Division soldiers who gave their lives for our freedom. The monument replaces (and includes) an earlier plaque erected in memory of Lt Col Bill Perkins of 354th Fighter Group, killed on 13th June 1944 when his plane hit an electricity pole and a roof at Le Mesnil Rave whilst leading an attack on a German position.
Notice of event
Notice (Manche Libre)
Article about Richard E Nelson (Manche Libre)
Account of action (French) [to follow]
Account of action (Summary in English: translated and read by Richard Maddison)
Notice (Manche Libre)
Article about Richard E Nelson (Manche Libre)
Account of action (French) [to follow]
Account of action (Summary in English: translated and read by Richard Maddison)
Guests of honour
Steve Nelson Maggie Nelson Dave Googins
(nephew of Lt Richard Nelson, (son of Joseph Q Googins,
killed) badly wounded)
Steve Nelson is Curator of the San Pedro Fort MacArthur Military Museum
Dave Googins (retired) is Chairman of the Maine Military Historical Society
(nephew of Lt Richard Nelson, (son of Joseph Q Googins,
killed) badly wounded)
Steve Nelson is Curator of the San Pedro Fort MacArthur Military Museum
Dave Googins (retired) is Chairman of the Maine Military Historical Society
The ceremony
The new monument
The new monument replaces an earlier one dedicated to Lt William R Perkins alone
The military camp
A glass of friendship
Lunch
Also present was Marty Morgan, Curator of the National World War 2 Museum (previously the D-Day Museum) in New Orleans, here seen enjoying a taste of cidre bouché (Champagne de Normandie) made by Henri Amette, chair of the Notre Dame de Cenilly branch of the anciens combattants.
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