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Four 87th Division Memorials dedicated at Pirompré, Tillet, Moircy, and St. Hubert. June 1996 – during the 87th Division Association Tour, led by Earle Hart, A-345. As Monuments Committee chairman, Mitchell Kaidy; D-345, suggested the plaques, wrote all the texts for them, (some translated into French by Gilbert Stevenot of Rochefort), wrote nearly all the speeches, including those in French, (they were translated from English) and presided at the ceremonies in four villages. Mr. Kaidy had the plaques made in Cincinnati and shipped as antiques (to avoid duty) to Stevenot. The 87th Training Division was represented at the ceremonies, as was the U.S. ambassador. U.S. fighter aircraft from Germany overflew the Bloody Crossroads ceremony, and over 1,000 Belgians attended-- a large number for a small nation! These are low-resolution pics for now – will find the higher resolution copies soon to replace these. More pictures of dedication are in gallery of Tillet, and Pirompré, Belgium gallery. Photo credit to: John E. McAuliffe President of the Cent. Mass. Chapt-22 John served in M-347 of the 87th Inf. Div. WW-II.
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Four 87th Division Memorials dedicated at Pirompré, Tillet, Moircy, and St. Hubert. June 1996 – during the 87th Division Association Tour, led by Earle Hart, A-345. As Monuments Committee chairman, Mitchell Kaidy; D-345, suggested the plaques, wrote all the texts for them, (some translated into French by Gilbert Stevenot of Rochefort), wrote nearly all the speeches, including those in French, (they were translated from English) and presided at the ceremonies in four villages. Mr. Kaidy had the plaques made in Cincinnati and shipped as antiques (to avoid duty) to Stevenot. The 87th Training Division was represented at the ceremonies, as was the U.S. ambassador. U.S. fighter aircraft from Germany overflew the Bloody Crossroads ceremony, and over 1,000 Belgians attended-- a large number for a small nation! These are low-resolution pics for now – will find the higher resolution copies soon to replace these. More pictures of dedication are in gallery of Tillet, and Pirompré, Belgium gallery. Photo credit to: John E. McAuliffe President of the Cent. Mass. Chapt-22 John served in M-347 of the 87th Inf. Div. WW-II.

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  • Four 87th Division Memorials dedicated at Pirompré, Tillet, Moircy, and St. Hubert. June 1996 – during the 87th Division Association Tour, led by Earle Hart, A-345. As Monuments Committee chairman, Mitchell Kaidy; D-345, suggested the plaques, wrote all the texts for them, (some translated into French by Gilbert Stevenot of Rochefort), wrote nearly all the speeches, including those in French, (they were translated from English) and presided at the ceremonies in four villages. Mr. Kaidy had the plaques made in Cincinnati and shipped as antiques (to avoid duty) to Stevenot. The 87th Training Division was represented at the ceremonies, as was the U.S. ambassador. U.S. fighter aircraft from Germany overflew the Bloody Crossroads ceremony, and over 1,000 Belgians attended-- a large number for a small nation! These are low-resolution pics for now – will find the higher resolution copies soon to replace these. More pictures of dedication are in gallery of Tillet, and Pirompré, Belgium gallery. Photo credit to: John E. McAuliffe President of the Cent. Mass. Chapt-22 John served in M-347 of the 87th Inf. Div. WW-II.
  • St. Hubert, Belgium Pic 1 of 2.<br /> <br /> Olivier Gillard is a young man who lives in St. Hubert, Belgium where the 87th Infantry division fought. <br /> <br /> He built this little Museum in his home, and has a collection of 87th Infantry Division memorabilia , photos ,stories, weapons, artifacts, diaramas, etc.<br /> <br /> They were furnished by the men of the 87th Infantry Division.<br /> <br /> This is a view going into the basement of his home <br /> with his Jeep outside.
  • St. Hubert, Belgium (Pic 2 of 2.)<br /> <br /> Olivier Gillard with his wife Nadine and children.<br /> Olivier Gillard is a young man who lives in St. Hubert, Belgium where the 87th Infantry Division fought. <br /> <br /> He is the creator of this little Museum in his home, <br /> and has a collection of 87th Infantry Division memorabilia, <br /> photos, stories, weapons, artifacts, diaramas, etc.<br /> They were furnished by the men of the 87th Infantry Division.<br /> <br /> You can see the Displays of Tribute to the 87th Infantry Division soldiers in the background.<br /> <br /> Many 87th Division members and wives visited the museum, Called the<br /> "87th Division Exposition" while on the VBOB Tour Dec 2004....<br /> (60th anniversary).<br /> There are many legends of the soldiers throughout the museum..<br /> with their personal stories.<br /> <br /> This is a fine little Musuem to the 87th Infantry Division which fought in the St. Hubert sector.<br /> <br /> See the outside of his basement museum in Pic 1 of 2.
  • Vesqueville, Belgium<br /> <br /> This new Monument that was dedicated on the 60th Anniversary Battle of the Bulge Tour, <br /> December 10-21, 2004. <br /> <br /> This monument was dedicated by the 87th Infantry Division at Vesqueville, Belgium, where they fought.<br /> <br /> Bob Reed, HdQrts-345 and Eric Urbain, a young Belgian who lives in Bras, <br /> were instrumental in promoting this monument. <br /> <br /> The text written in French, and translated reads as follows:<br /> <br /> "To the Memory of the men of Task Force Fickett; <br /> French 4th BN SAS; 87th Infantry Division.<br /> who fought in this sector between Dec. 25,1944 and January 11, 1945."<br /> <br /> "To those who have fallen, that they not be forgotten".<br /> <br /> Shown unveiling the monument is Robert Reed, HDQtrs-345.
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