Monument aux morts américain de Tours

The monument is a stone structure featuring a gilded statue of an American Indian holding an eagle positioned at its summit, rising to about 10 meters in height. The design includes four relief figures along the column that depict different functions of the supply operations.

The monument was erected to honor approximately 650,000 members of the supply divisions who supported American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. Tours served as the headquarters for these operations, making it the chosen location for this tribute.

The four sculptured figures on the monument column represent different roles within the supply operations: Administration, Construction, Procurement, and Distribution. They make visible how these troops were organized and the work they performed during the war.

The memorial stands about 300 meters east of Pont Wilson bridge and is easily reached on foot. Visitors can arrive by train from Paris and then walk a short distance to view the monument.

The fountain structure displays coats of arms from various French cities that played important roles in the supply operations during the war. These details connect the broader cooperation between France and America during this period.

Location: Tours

Inception: 1934

Architects: Pierre Lahalle, Arthur Loomis Harmon, Georges Levard

Creator: Henri Varenne

Made from material: bronze, limestone

Address: 117 Av. André Malraux, 37000 Tours, France

Phone: +33233892490

Website: https://abmc.gov/cemeteries-memorials/europe/tours-american-monument

GPS coordinates: 47.39742,0.68894

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:04