Memorial People South Hams

The text on the memorial is:

THIS MEMORIAL WAS PRESENTED BY THE UNITED STATES ARMY AUTHORITIES TO THE PEOPLE OF THE SOUTH HAMS WHO GENEROUSLY LEFT THEIR HOMES AND THEIR LANDS TO PROVIDE A BATTLE PRACTICE AREA FOR THE SUCCESFUL ASSAULT IN NORMANDY IN JUNE 1944.
THEIR ACTION RESULTED IN THE SAVING OF MANY HUNDREDS OF LIVES AND CONTRIBUTED IN NO SMALL MEASURE TO THE SUCCES OF THE OPERATION.
THE AREA INCLUDED THE VILLAGES OF BLACKAWTON CHILLINGTON EAST ALLINGTON SHERFORD SLAPTON STOKENHAM TRETE AND TORCROSS TOGETHER WITH MANY OUTLYING FARMS & HOUSES.

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• Text: Arjan Vrieze
• Photos: Arjan Vrieze