Oudenaarde in Oost-Vlaanderen, Flanders, Belgium — Northwestern Europe
Oudenaarde American Monument
37th and 91st U.S. Divisions Regional Activities
Photographed by Michael Manning, June 27, 2015
1. Oudenaarde American Monument Marker
On October 31st, as part of a general offensive operation, these Divisions, together with Divisions of the French Sixth Army, attacked the German positions which were located on the outskirts of Waregem. By November 1st, it was evident that the Germans had started a general withdrawal and the American divisions followed in pursuit, advancing against heavy resistance to a line generally to the west of the Schelde River. U.S. elements mad a crossing of the river between Eine and Heurne on 2 and 3 November. By the evening of the 4th, the front line of the 37th Division was about 1 kilometer beyond the river. During the night of November 4-5, the American Divisions were relieved by the French and were moved to the Tielt area, where they remained
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On the 10th, the attack was resumed with the 37th Division crossing the Schelde east of Zingem and the 91st Division crossing the river near Oudenaarde. On the morning of November 11, advance patrols had pushed forward and reached the areas of Elst-Boekel, St. Blasius, and Dickele, when at 11 a.m. the Armistice became effective.
The Flanders Field American Cemetery, the smallest of the permanent American cemeteries on European soil, is situated in the vicinity of Waregem, approximately 16 kilometers from this spot. The graves there contain the remains of 368 American soldiers who fought and died for the liberation of Belgium. The cemetery is open every day of the year.
The American Battle Monuments Commission, established in 1923, is responsible for commemorating the services and achievements of United States Armed Forces, where they have served since World War I, through the erection and maintenance of suitable memorial shrines, monuments, and permanent U.S. military cemeteries in foreign countries.
(French and Dutch marker text not transcribed - click on marker image to enlarge.)
Erected 1936
Photographed by Michael Manning, June 27, 2015
2. Oudenaarde American Monument
The inscription reads: Erected by the United States of America to commemorate the services of American troops who fought in this vicinity Oct. 30 - Nov. 11 1918
Topics and series. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. In addition, it is included in the In Flanders Fields series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 11, 1918.
Location. 50° 50.799′ N, 3° 36.137′ E. Monument is in Oudenaarde, Vlaanderen (Flanders), in Oost-Vlaanderen. It is on General Pershingstraat close to Gevaertsdreef, on the left when traveling north. Monument is located in a park between General Pershing Street and Tacambaroplein in Oudenaard (Audenaard in Flemish). Touch for map. Monument is at or near this postal address: Generaal Pershingstraat 1, Oudenaarde, Vlaanderen 9700, Belgium. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Photographed by Michael Manning, June 27, 2015
3. Oudenaarde American Monument Park
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2015, by Michael Manning of Woodlawn, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,098 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 18, 2015, by Michael Manning of Woodlawn, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
