Near Carrabelle in Franklin County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
World War II D-Day Training Site
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, January 3, 2022
1. World War II D-Day Training Site Marker
After restoration
In late 1943, Carrabelle Beach and Dog Island, while they were a part of Camp Gordon Johnston, were used by the US Army 4th Infantry Division to train for the Normandy Invasion on D-Day, June 6th, 1944. The Amphibious Training Center had been officially closed, but it was reopened and staffed for the purpose of training for this important mission. Although the troops had trained for over three years, the amphibious training conducted on this site was the last step before shipping out to England for the invasion. On D-Day, the first amphibian infantry assault teams to arrive on French soil were from the 4th Infantry Division at Utah Beach. On June 6, 2000, the Camp Gordon Johnston Association extracted a small amount of soil from this site and delivered it to the National 4th Infantry Division Association to be placed in the Association's monument in Arlington, VA. The US Department of Defense's World War II Commemoration Committee in 1995 named the Camp Gordon Johnston Association an official "Commemorative Community."Erected 2001 by Camp Gordon Johnston Association and the Florida Department of State
Photographed By Tristan Budd, February 8, 2009
2. World War II D-Day Training Site Marker
this page online
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is June 6, 1781.
Location. 29° 49.763′ N, 84° 41.538′ W. Marker is near Carrabelle, Florida, in Franklin County. Marker is on U.S. 319, on the right when traveling east. Located just west of the rest area, just a few miles west of Carrabelle. Very close to the lighthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carrabelle FL 32322, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Camp Gordon Johnston Training Area (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Crooked River Lighthouse History (approx. half a mile away); The Legend of Tate's Hell (approx. 2.2 miles away); Marvin N. Justiss Building (approx. 2.2 miles away); World's Smallest Police Station (approx. 2.2 miles away); Carabelle Town Center (approx. 2.2 miles away); Camp Gordon Johnston (approx. 6.6 miles away); William Augustus Bowles (approx. 11.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carrabelle.
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Photographed By Tim Fillmon, January 3, 2022
3. World War II D-Day Training Site Marker
Photographed By Darlene Greany, May 2, 201
4. World War II D-Day Training Site Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2009, by Tristan Budd of Kingsland, Georgia. This page has been viewed 3,443 times since then and 125 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 28, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 2. submitted on March 7, 2009, by Tristan Budd of Kingsland, Georgia. 3. submitted on October 28, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 4. submitted on July 27, 2013. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
