War Memorial Havrenne

Monument to the victims of the First World War.

In front: "1914 - 1918
Tribute
Gratitude
of the community
Humain-Havrenne
To his heroes "
Below in relief a lion with shield "Tribute to our brave"
On the pedestal: "In glorious memory of our soldiers, died for the fatherland", underneath 4 names with place and date of death.
"Pray for their peace of mind".

On the sides it says: "To our deportees" - 8 names
"To Our Warriors" - 26 names

A name is added on the back: Bataire Joseph, sergent aviator,
died on assignment in Gossoncourt on January 18, 1933.

Next to the monument is a veined stone with black plaque "Noël 1944"

Translated:
Christmas 1944
A page of history has been written here.

The G.I. from company I and H van
the 66th regiment, commanded by the
captains Henry H. CHATFIELD and James BURT,
helped by the Task-Force of
Lt. Colonel Clayton J. MANSFIELD

under the command of Major General Ernest N. HARMON,
Commander of the 2nd Armored division

succeeded during a heroic battle
to repel the enemy for good.

Many lost their lives there.

You who stop here, remember them.
You owe them your freedom. "

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Source

• Text: Marie-Christine Vinck
• Photos: Marie-Christine Vinck