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87th Division plaque at the Bastogne memorial.
Memorial and Historical Center nearby.

The Mardasson Memorial is one huge monument in Bastogne,Belgium.

One of the supporting columns of the Mardasson Memorial, of which there are many....
has the insignia or logos of each Division....
one being the "Golden Acorn" of the 87th Infantry Division.

The emblems of all the Division Units that fought in the ARDENNES CAMPAIGN 
are shown on the supporting columns of the Monument, 
including that of our  87th Infantry Division.

JUNE - 2007 - per email from Karen (Gorman) Baker.
Her Dad (Edward J. Gorman) was in the 345th Regiment (Company G). 
Karen said she just received the most recent Golden Acorn News, 
and one of the stories reminded her husband that he had taken pictures of several 
grave markers while on a trip to Europe several years ago. 
They are from 2 different military cemeteries (Hamm in Luxembourg and St. Avold in France). 

She aslo sent this photo of the 87th Division plaque at the Bastogne Memorial. 

Thanks to wonderful people like the Gorman's - 
who pull out their pictures and send them to this site - for all to view. 

.. That's what this link of photos galleries are all about... 

There are additional pictures of this memorial site in another gallery.
See gallery titled:
MARDASSON MEMORIAL - BASTOGNE, BELGIUM

Those pictures contributed by Mr. John McAuliffe; M-347 

To see all photos submitted from many about the 87th Infantry Division, or to submit yours, go to:
http://history06.smugmug.com

and 

For info on 87th Infantry Division Association:
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com
SmugMug > keywords > mardasson memorial > MARDASSON MEMORIAL - BASTOGNE, BELGIUM
December 16, 2004
VBOB Tour 

The Mayor of Bastogne is 2nd from right with the waist sash.

For info on 87th Infantry Division Association:
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com
SmugMug > keywords > mardasson memorial > MARDASSON MEMORIAL - BASTOGNE, BELGIUM
December 16, 2004
John McAuliffe and Guadelupe Flores
 
Per John McAuliffe:
I am proud of this picture which made the AP News World Wide.
I was chosen with Mr. Flores to lay the wreath at the 
Mardasson Memorial on Dec. 16, 2004.

It was the 60th Anniversary VBOB Tour.

We had a grand time.

For info on 87th Infantry Division Association:
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com
SmugMug > keywords > mardasson memorial > MARDASSON MEMORIAL - BASTOGNE, BELGIUM

One of the supporting columns of the Mardasson Memorial, 
of which there are many....
has the insignia or logos of each Division....
one being the "Golden Acorn" of the 87th Infantry Division.

The emblems of all the Division Units that fought in the ARDENNES CAMPAIGN  
are shown on the supporting columns of the Monument, 
including our 87th Infantry Division.

Mr. John McAuliffe; M-347 - contributed these pictures.
He is most interested in anyone's comments, memories, or general thoughts.
Just click "comment" at bottom left of this gallery page.

For info on 87th Infantry Division Association:
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com
SmugMug > keywords > mardasson memorial > The Mardasson Monument at Bastogne, Belgium. (top pic)

Bottom pics shows the memorial and the 
Bastogne Historical Center. 

This is the Government of Belgium's  gift to the United States of America in appreciation 
of their Liberation by the American Soldiers in WW-II.

To see all photos submitted from many about the 87th Infantry Division, or to submit yours, go to:
http://history06.smugmug.com

and 

For info on 87th Infantry Division Association:
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com
MARDASSON MEMORIAL - BASTOGNE, BELGIUM
87th Division plaque at the Bastogne memorial.
Memorial and Historical Center nearby.

The Mardasson Memorial is one huge monument in Bastogne,Belgium.

One of the supporting columns of the Mardasson Memorial, of which there are many....
has the insignia or logos of each Division....
one being the "Golden Acorn" of the 87th Infantry Division.

The emblems of all the Division Units that fought in the ARDENNES CAMPAIGN
are shown on the supporting columns of the Monument,
including that of our 87th Infantry Division.

JUNE - 2007 - per email from Karen (Gorman) Baker.
Her Dad (Edward J. Gorman) was in the 345th Regiment (Company G).
Karen said she just received the most recent Golden Acorn News,
and one of the stories reminded her husband that he had taken pictures of several
grave markers while on a trip to Europe several years ago.
They are from 2 different military cemeteries (Hamm in Luxembourg and St. Avold in France).

She aslo sent this photo of the 87th Division plaque at the Bastogne Memorial.

Thanks to wonderful people like the Gorman's -
who pull out their pictures and send them to this site - for all to view.

.. That's what this link of photos galleries are all about...

There are additional pictures of this memorial site in another gallery.
See gallery titled:
MARDASSON MEMORIAL - BASTOGNE, BELGIUM

Those pictures contributed by Mr. John McAuliffe; M-347

To see all photos submitted from many about the 87th Infantry Division, or to submit yours, go to:
http://history06.smugmug.com

and

For info on 87th Infantry Division Association:
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com
 > MARDASSON MEMORIAL - BASTOGNE, BELGIUM 
87th Division plaque at the Bastogne memorial.
Memorial and Historical Center nearby.

The Mardasson Memorial is one huge monument in Bastogne,Belgium.

One of the supporting columns of the Mardasson Memorial, of which there are many....
has the insignia or logos of each Division....
one being the "Golden Acorn" of the 87th Infantry Division.

The emblems of all the Division Units that fought in the ARDENNES CAMPAIGN 
are shown on the supporting columns of the Monument, 
including that of our  87th Infantry Division.

JUNE - 2007 - per email from Karen (Gorman) Baker.
Her Dad (Edward J. Gorman) was in the 345th Regiment (Company G). 
Karen said she just received the most recent Golden Acorn News, 
and one of the stories reminded her husband that he had taken pictures of several 
grave markers while on a trip to Europe several years ago. 
They are from 2 different military cemeteries (Hamm in Luxembourg and St. Avold in France). 

She aslo sent this photo of the 87th Division plaque at the Bastogne Memorial. 

Thanks to wonderful people like the Gorman's - 
who pull out their pictures and send them to this site - for all to view. 

.. That's what this link of photos galleries are all about... 

There are additional pictures of this memorial site in another gallery.
See gallery titled:
MARDASSON MEMORIAL - BASTOGNE, BELGIUM

Those pictures contributed by Mr. John McAuliffe; M-347 

To see all photos submitted from many about the 87th Infantry Division, or to submit yours, go to:
http://history06.smugmug.com

and 

For info on 87th Infantry Division Association:
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com
MARDASSON MEMORIAL - BASTOGNE, BELGIUM
87th Division plaque at the Bastogne memorial.
Memorial and Historical Center nearby.

The Mardasson Memorial is one huge monument in Bastogne,Belgium.

One of the supporting columns of the Mardasson Memorial, of which there are many....
has the insignia or logos of each Division....
one being the "Golden Acorn" of the 87th Infantry Division.

The emblems of all the Division Units that fought in the ARDENNES CAMPAIGN
are shown on the supporting columns of the Monument,
including that of our 87th Infantry Division.

JUNE - 2007 - per email from Karen (Gorman) Baker.
Her Dad (Edward J. Gorman) was in the 345th Regiment (Company G).
Karen said she just received the most recent Golden Acorn News,
and one of the stories reminded her husband that he had taken pictures of several
grave markers while on a trip to Europe several years ago.
They are from 2 different military cemeteries (Hamm in Luxembourg and St. Avold in France).

She aslo sent this photo of the 87th Division plaque at the Bastogne Memorial.

Thanks to wonderful people like the Gorman's -
who pull out their pictures and send them to this site - for all to view.

.. That's what this link of photos galleries are all about...

There are additional pictures of this memorial site in another gallery.
See gallery titled:
MARDASSON MEMORIAL - BASTOGNE, BELGIUM

Those pictures contributed by Mr. John McAuliffe; M-347

To see all photos submitted from many about the 87th Infantry Division, or to submit yours, go to:
http://history06.smugmug.com

and

For info on 87th Infantry Division Association:
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com
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