6th US armored division Locmaria-Berrien
On August 5, 1944, as tanks of the 6th US armored division passed through this then minefield were caught under German infantry and artillery fire.
3 tanks were destroyed and 8 soldiers perished including:
★ 2nd Lt. John W. Schnepp
★ 2nd Lt. James L. Durden
★ 1st Lt. Herbert Weider
★ Pvt. Ewell B. Bennett
Contribution and photo credit Philippe Boudot.
