Colleville-sur-Mer in Calvados, Normandy, France — Western Europe
Morts pour la Patrie
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Fallen for the Fatherland
1914-1918
Photographed by James Hulse, June 4, 2025
1. Morts pour la Patrie / Fallen for the Fatherland Marker
M. Anne L. Avice E. Blanvillain L. Bourse B. Cahu O. Cahu G. Cahu L. Costy F. Furon T. Furon J. Hodey E. Jamarre G. Lebrun A. Legoupil E. Letellier A. Louise A. Marie L. Marie A. Rouelle L. Tourquetil M. Vinηong
2nd Plaque
19391945
Hιros de la Rιsistance
M. Furon B. Anquetil E. Fontaine L. Lefevre
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II.
Location. 49° 20.915′ N, 0° 50.934′ W. Memorial is in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandie (Normandy), in Calvados. It is on Route d'Omaha Beach (Normandie Route D514) just west of La Fontaine, on the right when traveling west. The memorial is located 100 feet west of the Notre-Dame Church of Colleville-sur-Mer. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1111 Rte d'Omaha Beach, 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 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); ΐ la mιmoire de Bernard Anquetil / In memory of Bernard Anquetil (about 120 meters away); Prιsentation du village / Presentation of the village (about 150 meters away); La Fontaine Saint-Clair / The Saint-Clair Fountain
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Photographed by James Hulse, June 4, 2025
2. Morts pour la Patrie / Fallen for the Fatherland Marker
The view of the memorial along the street.
Photographed by James Hulse, June 4, 2025
3. Morts pour la Patrie / Fallen for the Fatherland Marker
The view of the Notre-Dame Church of Colleville-sur-Mer from the memorial.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 44 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 28, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
