Bedford in Bedford County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Netherlands

National D-Day Memorial

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

1. Netherlands Marker

Inscription. The modest Dutch military force that escaped to England when the Netherlands fell did not participate in Operation Overlord. A cruiser, HMNS Sumatra, and two gunboats did represent the Dutch Navy in Operation Neptune. The two gunboats fired in support of the landings on Utah and Gold Beaches. Three days after D-Day, the Sumatra, its armor dismantled, was intentionally scuttled near the shore to form part of the breakwater for one of the artificial harbors that were critical to the operation's logistical support.

Erected by National D-Day Memorial.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the U.S. National D-Day Memorial series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 6, 1944.

Location. 37° 19.793′ N, 79° 32.153′ W. Marker is in Bedford, Virginia, in Bedford County. Memorial can be reached from Overlord Circle, 0.4 miles west of Burks Hill Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford VA 24523, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. New Zealand (here, next to this marker); Greece (here, next to this marker); Ninth Infantry Division (a few steps from this marker); Norway

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(a few steps from this marker); Poland (a few steps from this marker); United Kingdom (a few steps from this marker); Robey W. Estes Sr. Plaza (a few steps from this marker); 225th AAA Searchlight Battalion (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bedford.

Also see . . .
1. HNLMS Flores - D-Day - Battle of Normandy. (Submitted on January 28, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. National D-Day Memorial. (Submitted on January 28, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

2. Netherlands Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 36 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 28, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.