Bedford in Bedford County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
United States Military Academy
— National D-Day Memorial —
Photographed By Brandon D Cross
1. United States Military Academy Marker
valor, fidelity, and sacrifice
of the graduates and alumni of the
United States Military Academy
on D-Day, 6 June 1944
Their leadership and service
In the climatic battle of the
Second World War
ensured the collapse of
Fortress Europe
and hastened the subsequent
defeat of the Axis.
In 1802, on 6 June 1944, and today:
Duty, Honor, Country.
In memory of General Dwight D. Eisenhower (USMA 1915) and in honor of Brigadier General John S. D. Eisenhower (USMA 1944), whose class graduated on D-Day. Given in love by Mary Jean Eisenhower, granddaughter and daughter.
Erected by National D-Day Memorial.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Education • Military • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the U.S. National D-Day Memorial series list.
Location. 37° 19.85′ N, 79° 32.144′ W. Marker is in Bedford, Virginia, in Bedford County. Memorial can be reached from Overlord Circle, 0.4 miles west of Burks Hill Road. The Marker is located on the grounds of the National D-Day Memorial. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. United States Naval Academy (here, next to this marker); VPI (here, next to this marker); The Citadel (here, next to this marker); Virginia Military Institute (here, next to this marker); General of the Army George C. Marshall (1880-1959) (a few steps from this marker); Lend-Lease (Public Law 77-11) (a few steps from this marker); Richard S. Reynolds Sr. Garden (a few steps from this marker); Third Infantry Division (British) (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bedford.
Also see . . .
1. United States Military Academy. (Submitted on February 21, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. National D-Day Memorial. (Submitted on February 21, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross
2. United States Military Academy Marker (left)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 37 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 21, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
