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Sackville in Westmorland County, New Brunswick — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
 

Battle of Normandy

D Day June 6th, 1944

— Juno Beach —

 
 
Battle of Normandy Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2017
1. Battle of Normandy Marker
Inscription.

A vial of sand taken from Juno Beach has been poured into
the header of this memorial to honor the 14,000 Canadians
who took part in the Battle of Normandy

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & PatriotismWar, World II.
 
Location. 45° 53.864′ N, 64° 21.925′ W. Marker is in Sackville, New Brunswick, in Westmorland County. Marker is at the intersection of Bridge Street (New Brunswick Route 106) and Weldon Street, on the left when traveling east on Bridge Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Centennial Park, Sackville NB E4L 3N7, Canada. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Royal Canadian Air Force (here, next to this marker); HMCS/NCSM Sackville (a few steps from this marker); War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) Ferret Armored Car (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Copp's House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Marshlands Inn (about 150 meters away); Copp Block (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sackville.
 
Also see . . .
1. Juno Beach - The Canadians on D-Day
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. (Submitted on August 5, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. (Submitted on August 5, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
 
Battle of Normandy Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2017
2. Battle of Normandy Marker
Seen on the concrete base of the RCAF Memorial
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.

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