Colleville-sur-Mer in Calvados, Normandy, France — Western Europe
À la mémoire de Bernard Anquetil
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In memory of Bernard Anquetil
Photographed by James Hulse, June 4, 2025
1. À la mémoire de Bernard Anquetil / In memory of Bernard Anquetil Marker
À la mémoire de Bernard Anquetil, résistant, membre du réseau Confrérie Notre-Dame, compagnon de la Libération, fusillé le 24 octobre 1941, à l’âge de 24 ans.
In memory of Bernard Anquetil, resistance fighter, member of the Confrérie Notre-Dame network, Companion of the Liberation, executed on October 24, 1941, at the age of 24.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 49° 20.911′ N, 0° 50.84′ W. Memorial is in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandie (Normandy), in Calvados. It is at the intersection of Rte d'Omaha Beach (Normandie Route D514) and La Fontaine, on the right when traveling west on Rte d'Omaha Beach. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandie 14710, 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: Bernard Anquetil (here, next to this marker); Présentation du village / Presentation of the village (within shouting distance of this marker); Morts pour la Patrie / Fallen for the Fatherland (about 120 meters away,
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Photographed by James Hulse, June 4, 2025
2. À la mémoire de Bernard Anquetil / In memory of Bernard Anquetil Marker
The marker is located on the southeast gate of the Notre-Dame Church of Colleville-sur-Mer.
Photographed by James Hulse, June 4, 2025
3. À la mémoire de Bernard Anquetil / In memory of Bernard Anquetil Marker
The view of the marker from across the street. The marker can be seen on the far right side of the street on the church gate.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
