Burton Rough
Military siteThis woodland area was used by 461st Signal Construction Battalion.
Black GIs were also based here.
The site was taken over by Canadian forces signal units by the end of the war.
On a large Beech tree within the woodland is an old penknife inscription which states USA RULE 1944.
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 461st Signal Construction Battalion
- Service Numbers: 33120733
- Highest Rank: Private First Class
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Sources
Barry Anderson, Army Air Forces Stations (Alabama, 1985) / http://www.airfieldinformationexchange.org/community/archive/index.php/…
http://www.afhistoricalfoundation.org/resources/Researchers_Corner.asp