
What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: A 'Welcome Club' for officers of the American Third Army was opened in this building by General George S Patton Commanding Officer on 25th April, 1944 prior to participation in the Liberation of Europe June 1944 to May 1945 Recorded plaque organisation: Knutsford Town Council.
General George S. Patton was a prominent United States Army officer known for his leadership during World War II, particularly as commander of the U.S. Third Army; he played a crucial role in the liberation of Europe from Nazi occupation.
A plaque record does not grant entry to a building or private land. View it from a public place unless permission is clearly given.
Places near here
Ruskin RoomsListed building · 29 yd
Park HouseListed building · 46 yd
Knutsford Heritage CentreMuseum · 226 yd
The History of Knutsford HeathVisitor information · 371 yd
Old Milepost by the A50 in Nether KnutsfordMonument or public art · 494 yd
Knutsford HeathVisitor information · 606 yd
Dog WoodWood · 686 yd
Approach ClumpWood · 781 yd
Choragic MonumentMonument or public art · 1.4 mi
Old HallHeritage attraction · 1.5 mi
Castle HillMountain / peak · 4.0 miOther information
Photo: Brian Cooper · CC BY 2.0