Mardasson Memorial, Bastogne, 1949: The "Screaming Eagle" of the 101st Airborne Division, returned to…

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The "Screaming Eagle" of the 101st Airborne Division, returned to Bastogne, Belgium, recently, where the gallant stand of the surrounded Division will be long remembered, Nineteen officers and enlisted men who fought here during the grueling winter campaign of 1944-45, returned to attend the world premiere of the movie, "Battleground". A war memorial now nearing completion, which is being built in honor of Americans who laid down their lives while defending Bastogne. 10 Nov 1949. Bastogne, Belgium,

Date

11/10/1949

Place

Mardasson Memorial, Bastogne · exact position

Photographer

Cpl. Cooper

Units

101st Airborne Division

SC number

334651

Album

101st Airborne Division

Source

U.S. National Archives, Record Group 111, Series: Official Army Photographs

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