St. James's in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Eisenhower's D-Day Headquarters
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 15, 2018
1. Eisenhower's D-Day Headquarters Marker
This plaque was dedicated by a United States Department of Defense delegation and the Eisenhower family on 4 June 1990 during the Centennial year of his birth and the 46th Anniversary of Operation OVERLORD.
Erected 1990 by United States Department of Defense.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #34 Dwight D. Eisenhower series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 5, 1944.
Location. 51° 30.43′ N, 0° 8.043′ W. Memorial is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in St. James's. It is on St James's Square just north of Pall Mall, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 31 St James's Square, City of Westminster, England SW1Y 4JR, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Norfolk House (a few steps from this marker); Frederick Winsor (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Yvonne Fletcher (about 90 meters away); Brigade of Guards (about 90 meters away); Nancy Astor (about 120 meters away); Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith Park (1892 - 1975) (about 120 meters away); Robert Falcon Scott (about 150 meters away); Franklin (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
Also see . . . Dwight D. Eisenhower (Wikipedia). "Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower (October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969) was an American army general and statesman who served as the 34th President of the United States from 1953 to 1961. During World War II, he was a five-star general in the United States Army and served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces in Europe. He was responsible for planning and supervising the invasion of North Africa in Operation Torch in 1942–43 and the successful invasion of France and Germany in 1944–45 from the Western Front...." (Submitted on April 25, 2018.)
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 15, 2018
2. Eisenhower's D-Day Headquarters Marker - Wide View
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 15, 2018
3. Eisenhower's D-Day Headquarters Marker - Wider View
U.S. Army (courtesy of the Library of Congress), June 5, 1944
4. General Dwight D. Eisenhower gives the order of the day, "Full victory--nothing else"...
Full LOC title: General Dwight D. Eisenhower gives the order of the day, "Full victory--nothing else" to paratroopers somewhere in England, just before they board their airplanes to participate in the first assault in the invasion of the continent of Europe.
"Photo shows General Eisenhower talking with American paratroopers on the evening of June 5, 1944, as they prepared for the Battle of Normandy. The men are part of Company E, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, at the 101st Airborne Division's camp in Greenham Common, England. Photo includes Sgt. Fred Lindsey holding a sketchbook, behind and to the left of Eisenhower's back... Russell Wilmarth, behind Eisenhower's chin;... Lt. Wallace C. Strobel with a "23" tag; ...Ralph "Bud" Thomas, to the left of Strobel;... and probably Corporal Donald E. Kruger, in front row, far right, wearing a musette bag on his chest..." - LOC
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,686 times since then and 196 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 25, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
