Crash site memorial - Op Husky 1943.
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A memorial to the crew of a US C47A that crashed on Sicily in 1943. This memorial was raised by the owner of the hotel where the aicraft crashed. I am with the hotel manager who guided me to the site.

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Thanks for the pictures. Very cool.

Maj Todd O. USMC, Retired
Grandson of LTC John O'Brien
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Praise all those who never forget. That is wonderful to see.

Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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