Ranville in Calvados, Normandy, France — Western Europe
Le Général de Brigade James Hill, D.S.O** M.С.
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Brigadier James Hill D.S.O** М.С.
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
1. Le Général de Brigade James Hill, D.S.O** M.С. / Brigadier James Hill D.S.O** М.С.
James Hill, un des fondateurs du «Parachute Regiment» était un des officiers aéroportés les plus expérimentés. D'abord affecté aux «Royal Fusiliers» en 1931, puis envoyé en France en 1940, il fut un des derniers officiers britanniques à être évacués de Dunkerque. Après un entraînement aéroporté, Hill prit le commandement en 1942 du 1er Bataillon de Parachutistes en Afrique du Nord, Sicile et Italie. Promu Général de Brigade en février 1944, à l'âge de 33 ans, il commanda la 3ème Brigade de Parachutistes qu'il mena de la Normandie à l'Allemagne en passant par la Belgique et la Hollande. A sa mort en mars 2006, James Hill était le dernier plus haut gradé des vétérans du Débarquement. Cette statue a été inaugurée par SAR le Prince de Galles, en présence du Général Hill lors du 60ème anniversaire de l'opération Overlord.
James Hill, a founder of the Parachute Regiment, was one of the most experienced Allied Airborne Commanders. Commissioned into the Royal Fusiliers in 1931, he served in France in 1940 and was one of the last British soldiers to be evacuated from
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Erected by Memorial Pegasus and Museum. (Marker Number 33.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1944.
Location. 49° 14.562′ N, 0° 16.304′ W. Marker is in Ranville, Normandie (Normandy), in Calvados. It is at the intersection of Avenue Major John Howard and Normandie Route D514 on Avenue Major John Howard. The marker is located on the grounds of the Memorial Pegasus and Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Av Major John Howard, Ranville, Normandie 14860, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Le Char Centaur MK IV / Centaur Tank MK IV (here, next to this marker); Vidette (a few steps from this marker); Les Dents de Dragons / Dragons Teeth (a few steps from this marker); L'Obusier de 25 Livres (87.6 mm) / 25 Pounder Field Gun
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
2. Brigadier James Hill statue and Marker
More about this marker. The static displays and markers are located on the grounds of the Memorial Pegasus and Museum. There is an entrance fee to visit the museum and markers.
Also see . . . James Hill (British Army officer). Wikipedia
Brigadier Stanley James Ledger Hill, DSO & Two Bars, MC (14 March 1911 – 16 March 2006) was a British Army officer, who served as commander of the 3rd Parachute Brigade, part of the 6th Airborne Division, during the Second World War.(Submitted on July 1, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
3. Brigadier James Hill statue
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 1, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
