Frank J. Shoman

 
The Escanaba Daily Press
(Escanaba, Michigan)
27 July 1948 • Page 3
 

The Escanaba Daily Press
(Escanaba, Michigan)
8 Sep 1944, Fri • Page 7
 
The Escanaba Daily Press
(Escanaba, Michigan)
6 Sep 1944, Wed • Page 3
 
The Escanaba Daily Press
(Escanaba, Michigan)
30 June 1948 • Page 7
 
The Escanaba Daily Press
(Escanaba, Michigan)
26 July 1948 • Page 5
 
The Escanaba Daily Press
(Escanaba, Michigan)
2 August 1948 • Page 11
 
 
The memorial pays tribute to Lormeau 75 Americans killed during the fighting for the liberation of Plabennec and Plouvien 8 and 9 August 1944. Located in the countryside, on the road between Plabennec Gouesnou, Lormeau the memorial was initiated by the local veterans and opened in 2009 and is dedicated to the American liberators. Author of several books on the subject, Louis Bothorel, plouviennois a writer, did a great job which allowed to find the names of 75 fallen GI's during those bloody days.
 

Frank J. Shoman

Technical Sergeant, U.S. Army

Service # 36229339

9th Infantry Battalion, 6th Armored Division

Entered the Service from: Illinois

Died: 9-Aug-1944

Buried at: Holy Cross Cemetery

Michigan, U.S.

Awards: Purple Heart