Named after Major John Tucker, who was killed during the building of the bridge under shell fire, the bridge was built in June 1944 by the 300th Combat Engineer Battalion. It replaced the original bridge that stood here over the River Taute which was destroyed by the Germans army as they retreated.

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June 2, 2022

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The original bridge that stood here over the River Taute was destroyed by the German army as they retreated. This replacement bridge was built in June 1944 by the 300th Combat Engineer Battalion and is named after Major John Tucker, who was killed while building the bridge by shellfire.

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Elevation 60 m

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Friday 6 March

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Location: Saint-Hilaire-Petitville, Saint-Lô, Manche, France

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