Memorial Bridge Airel to Saint-Fromond

The bridge connecting Airel and Saint-Fromond was heavily contested at the cost of several dozen American lives. Signs, plaques and a liberation marker are present.

The plaque on the east side reads:
While the Allies had liberated AIREL as soon as 12 June 1944, this bridge...

The plaque on the west side continues:
...this bridge could not be crossed until 7 July 1944 by the 30th Division who freed SAINT-FROMOND after an intense bombardment.

The reinforced stone bridge was used for armor, while a Bailey bridge and a boat bridge were used for infantry and light vehicles.

The bridge was repaired by C Company 247tj Engineer (Combat) Battalion, 1104th Engineer (Combat) Group.

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Source

• Text: Randy Brandt
• Photos: Randy Brandt