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    A commemorative memorial placard honoring Père Ignatius Maternowski, a Captain (Capitaine) of the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, who was killed on June 6, 1944 (D-Day) in Normandy, France. The sign is bilingual (French and English) and includes historical photographs, a map of the local area around Gueutteville and Sainte-Mère-Église, and detailed narrative text about his actions and death. The memorial is located outdoors, likely near the site where he fell in Normandy.

    FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    06.08.2019

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Wallace 

    82nd Airborne Division

    A board describing the heroic actions of Capt. Ignatius Maternowski during D-Day next to the Chaplain Maternowski Memorial at Guetteville, France June 8, 2019. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Wallace)

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    Date Taken: 06.08.2019
    Date Posted: 06.11.2019 19:17
    Photo ID: 5473380
    VIRIN: 190608-A-PP033-224
    Resolution: 5472x3648
    Size: 5.71 MB
    Location: FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, US
    Hometown: GRAND ISLAND, NEW YORK, US
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    Downloads: 6

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    A commemorative memorial placard honoring Père Ignatius Maternowski, a Captain (Capitaine) of the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, who was killed on June 6, 1944 (D-Day) in Normandy, France. The sign is bilingual (French and English) and includes historical photographs, a map of the local area around Gueutteville and Sainte-Mère-Église, and detailed narrative text about his actions and death. The memorial is located outdoors, likely near the site where he fell in Normandy.
    A formal military commemoration ceremony is taking place outdoors in what appears to be a French village, likely in Normandy. Civilians and U.S. Army soldiers in combat uniforms are gathered as two individuals display a white banner for the '508th PIR Association – Family and Friends, 1942–Present.' A clergyman in a black habit and a woman in a red scarf stand at a podium, suggesting a memorial or anniversary event.
    A commemorative plaque or artwork mounted on a stone wall in Normandy, France, depicting a WWII American soldier providing aid to a fallen comrade in a pastoral field setting. The artwork is flanked by an American flag and an 82nd Airborne Division flag, indicating a memorial tribute. The plaque is labeled 'U.S. NORMANDIE - 2016' and is rendered in black and white.
    A military memorial ceremony is taking place outdoors, likely in France given the architectural style and context. Participants include U.S. Army soldiers in dress uniforms saluting, civilians with hands over hearts, a Catholic friar in a dark habit, and a VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Europe representative. An American flag and other flags are visible in the background, suggesting this is a commemorative event such as a D-Day anniversary ceremony.
    A military memorial ceremony is taking place outdoors in what appears to be a French village, with U.S. Army soldiers in modern combat uniforms participating alongside civilian attendees. Two soldiers stand at a wooden podium delivering remarks, while a color guard holds American and unit flags nearby. A commemorative plaque or information board is visible on the right, referencing 'Père Ignatius M.' and the 82nd Airborne Division, suggesting a WWII remembrance event.
    A formal military ceremony or commemoration event featuring personnel in dress uniforms alongside civilians. A banner reading 'Le Souvenir Français' is visible, indicating this is associated with the French memorial organization dedicated to honoring fallen soldiers. The setting appears to be an outdoor gravel area, likely at a memorial site.

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