Randwyck in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Amerikaanse 30th Division ‘Old Hickory’ / US 30th Infantry ‘Old Hickory’ Division

Amerikaanse 30th Division ‘Old Hickory’ / US 30th Infantry ‘Old Hickory’ Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023

1. Amerikaanse 30th Division ‘Old Hickory’ / US 30th Infantry ‘Old Hickory’ Marker

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Dit monument ter ere van de dappere soldaten van de amerikaanse 30th Infantry Division ‘Old Hickory’ staat op de plaats waar deze roemruchte divisie in 1944 de Maas overstak en Maastricht bevrijdde. Het werd op 14 september 1994 onthuld, op de soste herdenkingdag van de bevrijding.
Design: Appie Drielsna

This monument, in honor of the brave soldiers of the U.S. 30th. Infantry ‘Old Hickory' Division, is placed on the spot where this famous division crossed the River Maas and liberated the city of Maastricht. It was dedicated on September 14, 1994, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation.

Erected 1994.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 1994.

Location. 50° 50.425′ N, 5° 42.06′ E. Marker is in Maastricht, Limburg. It is in Randwyck. Memorial is on Gouvernementspad, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Maastricht, Limburg 6229, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Poort Waerachtig / “Waerachtig” Gate (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Papiermolen ‘De Ancker’ / “The Anchor” Paper Mill

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(approx. 0.7 kilometers away); U.S. Ninth Army Headquarters (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Jekertoren / Jeker Tower (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Helpoort / Hell Gate (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Stadsommuring, Poorten en Torens / City Walls, Gates and Towers I (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Battle of Maastricht 13th Infantry Regiment Memorial (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Waterpoort Achter de Minderbroeders / “Behind the Franciscans” Water Gate (approx. 0.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maastricht.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Also see . . . The Liberation of Maastricht (1944) – The First Liberated City of the Netherlands in World War II. YouTube video, 10 mins., in English

“ The Liberation of Maastricht took place in September 1944. At the Americans entered Zuid-Limburg a day before liberating villages they soon moved up to the main city of the Dutch southernmost province. The liberation of Maastricht took place in September 1944 during World War II. At the time, Maastricht
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023

2. US 30th Infantry ‘Old Hickory’ Division Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here mounted face up on a low cement base.
was a strategically important city because of its location on the Maas and its proximity to Germany. On September 12, 1944, the liberation of Maastricht began with the arrival of American troops, specifically the 30th Infantry Division of the US Army. Under the leadership of Major General Leland Hobbs, the American soldiers advanced towards the city. They were supported by Allied air support to weaken the German forces. On September 14, 1944, the first American soldiers entered the city and Maastricht was officially liberated from the German occupation.”

(Submitted on November 8, 2023.)

US 30th Infantry ‘Old Hickory’ Division Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023

3. US 30th Infantry ‘Old Hickory’ Division Marker - wider view

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023

4. US 30th Infantry ‘Old Hickory’ Division Marker - wider view

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 7, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.