Memorial
392nd Bomb Group, 577th Squadron USAAF
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Source: Copyright Lisa Jennings
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Current Location
Displayed in the visitors centre which is located to the left of the american flag close to the entrance, Cambridge American Military Cemetery, Visitor's Centre, Coton, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7PH, England
OS Grid Reference
TL 40380 59490
Names
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- Type of Memorial
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- WMR Reference Number
- 1121
- Description
- Shield shaped plaque with sculpted relief of wings and propellor top centre and badge of US Army Air Force in relief at centre base. Lettering is raised. Mounted onto wooden backboard.
- Inscription
- TO THESE GALLENT AMERICAN AIRMEN/ WHO ON AUGUST 12 1944 SACRIFICED THEIR/ LIVES TO PREVENT THEIR AIRCRAFT FROM/ CRASHING ON OUR HOMES./ THE RESIDENTS OF CHESHUNT AND WALTHAM CROSS/ IN THE COUNTY OF HERTFORDSHIRE/ DEDICATE THIS PLAQUE IN/ GRATEFUL MEMORY/ (Names)/ 577 BMB. SQ 392 BMB. GP./ USAAF
- War
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Number Commemorated
- 10
- Died
- 10
- Information shown
- Surname, rank, date of death, service, forenames, manner of death
Components
- Plaque
Height: 50cm
Width: 50cm
Made from: Bronze
Condition: Good
- Backboard
Made from: Wood
Condition: Good