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McAuliffe Sculptors

To All: HAPPY EASTER...."He is Risen" To celebrate - I want to share these
pictures with you that I received from Mr. John McAuliffe.

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St. Nazaire, France Memorial<br /> <br /> A.E.F. Memorial in St. Nazaire Harbor.<br /> With outstreached arms and a sword in his hand, <br /> a doughboy stands on the back of a giant eagle that has just landed.<br /> <br /> Dedicated to the US Army Expeditionary Forces <br /> of World War One, at St. Nazaire, France, <br /> their landing place April, 1917. <br /> <br /> It was designed by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, Sculptress, <br /> with Studio in New York City. <br /> <br /> My father, Florence J. McAuliffe was a sculptor in her employ<br /> and worked on creating this monument. <br /> <br /> The monument was destroyed by the Nazis during their occupation of France in 1940.<br /> <br /> St. Nazaire became an important Nazi Submarine Base in WW-II....<br /> <br /> I retain to this day the cast iron eagle's claw which was used as a model for the monument.<br /> <br /> submitted by:<br /> John McAuliffe<br /> 87th Infantry Division<br /> M-347<br /> <br /> =====================<br /> <br /> Update - April -2007:<br /> After placing the picture of the St. Nazaire Monument in this gallery, <br /> Mr. John McAuliffe received word from his Belgian friend, <br /> Stevenot Gilbert, informing him that in fact, <br /> the monument was rebuilt ~1989!<br /> <br /> Mr. Gilbert also gives this interesting web site about the monument and additional pictures:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.linternaute.com/nantes/magazine/sorties/photo/saintnazaire/3.shtml">http://www.linternaute.com/nantes/magazine/sorties/photo/saintnazaire/3.shtml</a><br /> <br /> Update - Jan - 2009 from comments sent in:<br /> <br /> A British raid in which an explosives packed destroyer was rammed into the lock gates of the dry dock, killing 250 Germans and putting the lock out of action for the remaider of the war has been hailed as the greatest special forces raid of all time. <br /> More info can be found by doing Google search for HMS Campbelltown.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Chariot">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Chariot</a><br /> <br /> The giant Normandie Dry Dock, the only one capable of taking the largest German battleships, was put out of action until the end of the war. A total of 5 VCs were awarded for what is generally known as <br /> "The Greatest Raid of All".<br /> <br /> To see all photos submitted from many about the 87th Infantry Division, or to submit yours, go to:<br /> <a href="http://history06.smugmug.com">http://history06.smugmug.com</a><br /> <br /> and <br /> <br /> For info on 87th Infantry Division Association:<br /> <a href="http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com">http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com</a><br /> <br /> As with all galleries of history06 - we welcome comments/thoughts/memories.<br /> Just click on "comments" at lower left of page.
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St. Nazaire, France Memorial

A.E.F. Memorial in St. Nazaire Harbor.
With outstreached arms and a sword in his hand,
a doughboy stands on the back of a giant eagle that has just landed.

Dedicated to the US Army Expeditionary Forces
of World War One, at St. Nazaire, France,
their landing place April, 1917.

It was designed by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, Sculptress,
with Studio in New York City.

My father, Florence J. McAuliffe was a sculptor in her employ
and worked on creating this monument.

The monument was destroyed by the Nazis during their occupation of France in 1940.

St. Nazaire became an important Nazi Submarine Base in WW-II....

I retain to this day the cast iron eagle's claw which was used as a model for the monument.

submitted by:
John McAuliffe
87th Infantry Division
M-347

=====================

Update - April -2007:
After placing the picture of the St. Nazaire Monument in this gallery,
Mr. John McAuliffe received word from his Belgian friend,
Stevenot Gilbert, informing him that in fact,
the monument was rebuilt ~1989!

Mr. Gilbert also gives this interesting web site about the monument and additional pictures:

http://www.linternaute.com/nantes/magazine/sorties/photo/saintnazaire/3.shtml

Update - Jan - 2009 from comments sent in:

A British raid in which an explosives packed destroyer was rammed into the lock gates of the dry dock, killing 250 Germans and putting the lock out of action for the remaider of the war has been hailed as the greatest special forces raid of all time.
More info can be found by doing Google search for HMS Campbelltown.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Chariot

The giant Normandie Dry Dock, the only one capable of taking the largest German battleships, was put out of action until the end of the war. A total of 5 VCs were awarded for what is generally known as
"The Greatest Raid of All".

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

As with all galleries of history06 - we welcome comments/thoughts/memories.
Just click on "comments" at lower left of page.

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  • Per Mr. John McAuliffe:<br /> <br /> This crucifixion plaque was sculptured by my Dad, Florence McAuliffe for his father's gravestone...Timothy J. McAuliffe (also a sculptor).<br /> <br /> After 60 years it had gathered a deep stained green patina.....<br /> <br /> I spent hours removing it and applying a bronze laquer stain and a sealant spray over that.<br /> <br /> To see all photos submitted from many about the 87th Infantry Division, or to submit yours, go to:<br /> <a href="http://history06.smugmug.com">http://history06.smugmug.com</a><br /> <br /> and <br /> <br /> For info on 87th Infantry Division Association:<br /> <a href="http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com">http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com</a>
  • Per Mr. John McAuliffe:<br /> <br /> This crucifixion plaque was sculptured by my Dad, Florence McAuliffe for his father's gravestone...Timothy J. McAuliffe (also a sculptor).<br /> <br /> After 60 years it had gathered a deep stained green patina.....<br /> <br /> I spent hours removing it and applying a bronze laquer stain and a sealant spray over that.<br /> <br /> This view shows the Irish symbols around the border.
  • Per Mr. John McAuliffe:<br /> <br /> This crucifixion plaque was sculptured by my Dad, Florence McAuliffe for his father's gravestone...Timothy J. McAuliffe (also a sculptor).<br /> <br /> After 60 years it had gathered a deep stained green patina.....<br /> <br /> I spent hours removing it and applying a bronze laquer stain and a sealant spray over that.<br /> <br /> Here is the full size monument....The granite is Milford Pink.....<br /> from quarry in Milford, MA.
  • Per Mr. John McAuliffe:<br /> <br /> My Grandfather, Timothy J.McAuliffe sc, designed and sculpted this Irish High Cross at his studio here in Worcester. <br /> <br /> This monument is just Beautiful!<br /> <br /> It is all hand carved, without electric tools. <br /> <br /> It was the first Irish Cross in St. John Cemetery. <br /> It is on the grave of Andrew Athy, who had an Undertaker Funeral business here. <br /> <br /> His grandson, Anthony now runs the business...<br /> <br /> The copper likeness of Athy was also done by Timothy...<br /> <br /> The original was stolen, pryed off the monument a few years ago...<br /> but Anthony had a spare...My dad worked for while with T.J.....but later at the Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney Studio in NYC...until his sickness and death.<br /> <br /> Now you know why I like and have an interest in monuments,<br /> and enjoy the talent of these sculptors of the various VBOB monuments...<br /> <br /> John
  • This copper likeness of Andrew Athy is part of a sculptor located in<br /> St. John cemetery, Worcester.<br /> <br /> Per Mr. John McAuliffe:<br /> <br /> My Grandfather, Timothy J.McAuliffe sc, designed and sculpted this Irish High Cross at his studio here in Worcester. <br /> <br /> This monument is just Beautiful!<br /> <br /> It is all hand carved, without electric tools. <br /> <br /> It was the first Irish Cross in St. John Cemetery. <br /> It is on the grave of Andrew Athy, who had an Undertaker Funeral business here. <br /> <br /> His grandson, Anthony now runs the business...<br /> <br /> The copper likeness of Athy was also done by Timothy...<br /> <br /> Notice T.J. McAuliffe signature under the figure (R).<br /> <br /> The original was stolen, pryed off the monument a few years ago...<br /> but Anthony had a spare...My dad worked for while with T.J.....but later at the Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney Studio in NYC...until his sickness and death.<br /> <br /> Now you know why I like and have an interest in monuments,<br /> and enjoy the talent of these sculptors of the various VBOB monuments...<br /> <br /> John
  • St. Nazaire, France Memorial<br /> <br /> A.E.F. Memorial in St. Nazaire Harbor.<br /> With outstreached arms and a sword in his hand, <br /> a doughboy stands on the back of a giant eagle that has just landed.<br /> <br /> Dedicated to the US Army Expeditionary Forces <br /> of World War One, at St. Nazaire, France, <br /> their landing place April, 1917. <br /> <br /> It was designed by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, Sculptress, <br /> with Studio in New York City. <br /> <br /> My father, Florence J. McAuliffe was a sculptor in her employ<br /> and worked on creating this monument. <br /> <br /> The monument was destroyed by the Nazis during their occupation of France in 1940.<br /> <br /> St. Nazaire became an important Nazi Submarine Base in WW-II....<br /> <br /> I retain to this day the cast iron eagle's claw which was used as a model for the monument.<br /> <br /> submitted by:<br /> John McAuliffe<br /> 87th Infantry Division<br /> M-347<br /> <br /> =====================<br /> <br /> Update - April -2007:<br /> After placing the picture of the St. Nazaire Monument in this gallery, <br /> Mr. John McAuliffe received word from his Belgian friend, <br /> Stevenot Gilbert, informing him that in fact, <br /> the monument was rebuilt ~1989!<br /> <br /> Mr. Gilbert also gives this interesting web site about the monument and additional pictures:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.linternaute.com/nantes/magazine/sorties/photo/saintnazaire/3.shtml">http://www.linternaute.com/nantes/magazine/sorties/photo/saintnazaire/3.shtml</a><br /> <br /> Update - Jan - 2009 from comments sent in:<br /> <br /> A British raid in which an explosives packed destroyer was rammed into the lock gates of the dry dock, killing 250 Germans and putting the lock out of action for the remaider of the war has been hailed as the greatest special forces raid of all time. <br /> More info can be found by doing Google search for HMS Campbelltown.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Chariot">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Chariot</a><br /> <br /> The giant Normandie Dry Dock, the only one capable of taking the largest German battleships, was put out of action until the end of the war. A total of 5 VCs were awarded for what is generally known as <br /> "The Greatest Raid of All".<br /> <br /> To see all photos submitted from many about the 87th Infantry Division, or to submit yours, go to:<br /> <a href="http://history06.smugmug.com">http://history06.smugmug.com</a><br /> <br /> and <br /> <br /> For info on 87th Infantry Division Association:<br /> <a href="http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com">http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com</a><br /> <br /> As with all galleries of history06 - we welcome comments/thoughts/memories.<br /> Just click on "comments" at lower left of page.
  • After placing the picture of the St. Nazaire Monument in this gallery, <br /> Mr. John McAuliffe received word from his Belgian friend, <br /> Stevenot Gilbert, informing him that in fact, <br /> the monument was rebuilt ~1989!<br /> <br /> Mr. Gilbert also gives this interesting web site about the monument and additional pictures:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.linternaute.com/nantes/magazine/sorties/photo/saintnazaire/3.shtml">http://www.linternaute.com/nantes/magazine/sorties/photo/saintnazaire/3.shtml</a><br /> <br /> Here is a view of the restored monument!<br /> <br /> -original info given about this monument -<br /> <br /> St. Nazaire, France Memorial<br /> <br /> A.E.F. Memorial in St. Nazaire Harbor.<br /> With outstreached arms and a sword in his hand, <br /> a doughboy stands on the back of a giant eagle that has just landed. <br /> <br /> Dedicated to the US Army Expeditionary Forces <br /> of World War One, at St. Nazaire, France, <br /> their landing place April, 1917. <br /> <br /> It was designed by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, Sculptress, <br /> with Studio in New York City. <br /> <br /> My father, Florence J. McAuliffe was a sculptor in her employ<br /> and worked on creating this monument. <br /> <br /> The monument was destroyed by the Nazis during their occupation of France in 1940.<br /> <br /> St. Nazaire became an important Nazi Submarine Base in WW-II....<br /> <br /> I retain to this day the cast iron eagle's claw which was used as a model for the monument.<br /> <br /> submitted by:<br /> John McAuliffe<br /> 87th Infantry Division<br /> M-347<br /> <br /> ===========================<br /> Update - Jan - 2009 from comments sent in:<br /> <br /> A British raid in which an explosives packed destroyer was rammed into the lock gates of the dry dock, killing 250 Germans and putting the lock out of action for the remaider of the war has been hailed as the greatest special forces raid of all time. <br /> More info can be found by doing Google search for HMS Campbelltown.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Chariot">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Chariot</a><br /> <br /> The giant Normandie Dry Dock, the only one capable of taking the largest German battleships, was put out of action until the end of the war. A total of 5 VCs were awarded for what is generally known as <br /> "The Greatest Raid of All".
  • Per John McAuliffe:<br /> <br /> Sculptress Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney with her WW-I sculpture, dedicated to the American soldiers, stands at Mitchell Square,<br /> near the Bronx, NYC. <br /> <br /> She served with the Red Cross in France during WW-I. <br /> <br /> Florence J. McAuliffe, sculptor in her employ, <br /> did much of the work on this statue. <br /> <br /> It was dedicated around 1921.

  • Alain CHARLES

    on February 19, 2011

    Hi, M. Michel LUGEZ is the one who rebuilt this statue in 1989 with a bunch of friends. For this, he also founded the American Memorial Association of Saint-Nazaire who celebrates each year on July 26 the commemoration of the AEF landing. And... 100 years is soon !

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