Commemoration of American Troops - Yeovil
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Commemoration of American Troops - Yeovil
Image: © Sarah Smith Taken: 6 Aug 2009
This plaque situated in the Borough near the war memorial was erected on the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings. It says: "Erected by the people of Yeovil in grateful commemoration of the American troops who were stationed in and around our town prior to the D-Day landings on 6th June 1944, many of whom sacrificed their lives in the cause of freedom. 6 June 2004"
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