In Memory of All Canadian Gunners
En souvenir des artilleurs canadiens
English:
In Memory of All Canadian Gunners who from this place on 6 June 1944 began the fight to liberate France and to honor our fallen who sacrificed everything for freedom.
Lest We Forget
UBIQUE
This gun was placed here by the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery 6 June 2010
French:
Erected 2010 by Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 49° 20.202′ N, 0° 27.667′ W. Marker is in Courseulles-sur-Mer, Normandie (Normandy), in Calvados. Memorial can be reached from Voie des Français Libres. This marker is located on the grounds of the Centre
Juno Beach. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Courseulles-sur-Mer, Normandie 14470, France. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fourth Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment (a few steps from this marker); Juno Beach (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Canadian Navy Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Message to the French Resistance (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Arromanches-les-Bains : La Bataille d’Arromanches (approx. 11.4 kilometers away); Passerell de Route Flottante de Port Mulberry (approx. 11.5 kilometers away); Allan Beckett Memorial (approx. 11.5 kilometers away); Mulberry Harbours Memorial (approx. 11.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Courseulles-sur-Mer.
Additional keywords. Canada, D-Day, Jour-J
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