FIRST SPECIAL SERVICE FORCE MEMORIAL TR

GREAT FALLS, MT

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The FIRST SPECIAL SERVICE FORCE MEMORIAL TR is a tribute to the legendary military unit that fought in World War II. Located in Great Falls, Montana, the memorial honors the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who served in the First Special Service Force, also known as "The Devil's Brigade."

The memorial is made up of several elements. The centerpiece is a bronze statue of a soldier in full combat gear, standing atop a stone pedestal. The statue is flanked by two plaques, one commemorating the unit's service in Italy and the other its service in France. The memorial is surrounded by a low stone wall, on which are engraved the names of the soldiers who served in the unit.

The First Special Service Force was a joint American-Canadian unit that was formed in 1942. The soldiers underwent rigorous training in unconventional warfare, including skiing, mountaineering, and hand-to-hand combat. They fought in some of the most difficult battles of the war, including the liberation of Rome and the invasion of southern France.

The FIRST SPECIAL SERVICE FORCE MEMORIAL TR serves as a reminder of the bravery and dedication of the soldiers who served in this elite unit. It is a testament to their sacrifice and their commitment to defending their country and their fellow soldiers.

FIRST SPECIAL SERVICE FORCE MEMORIAL TR is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in GREAT FALLS MT. US MID #8403000146

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Contact FIRST SPECIAL SERVICE FORCE MEMORIAL TR

FIRST SPECIAL SERVICE FORCE MEMORIAL TR
PO BOX 2309
GREAT FALLS
MT
59403-2309

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FIRST SPECIAL SERVICE FORCE MEMORIAL TR Information

MID # 8403000146
Name FIRST SPECIAL SERVICE FORCE MEMORIAL TR
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 756659012
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 25,176
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 47.506454, -111.304013
CODES FIPS State Code: 30
FIPS County Code: 013
US Census Tract: 010800
US Census Block: 3010