Sainte-Mère-Église in Manche, Normandy, France — Western Europe

Colonel Robert M. Murphy

(1924-2008)

— In Honor of / Eu P'honneur du —

Colonel Robert M. Murphy Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 5, 2025

1. Colonel Robert M. Murphy Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

On 6 June 1944 at 0015 hours parachuted near Ste Mère Eglise as the first pathfinder of the 82nd Airborne Division to land in Normandy. After marking the drop zone for the 505th PIR he then went on to help liberate this town from oppression. Dedicated to a great friend of Ste Mère Eglise. A gallant Airborne soldier and a proud Ancient Facta non Verba.

French:
Le 6 juin 1944 à 00 h 15, parachuté près de la ville Sainte-Mère-Église comme premier éclaireur de la 82ᵉ Division aéroportée à atterrir en Normandie. Après le repérage de la zone de largage pour le 505ᵉ PIR, il a continué à aider à la libération de cette ville occupée. Dédié à un grand ami de Sainte-Mère-Église. Un soldat parachutiste vaillant et un fier Ancient Facta non Verba.

Erected 2009 by Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts, Major Michael W. Downing, Captain Commanding.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is June 6, 1944.

Location. 49° 24.494′ N, 1° 18.97′ W. Memorial is in Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandie (Normandy), in Manche. It is on Rue Eisenhower

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just east of Rue Général de Gaulle, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located on the side wall of a building facing a courtyard. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 2 bis Rue Eisenhower, Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandie 50480, 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 parachutiste de l'église : John Steele / The paratrooper of the church: John Steele (a few steps from this marker); General Dwight D. Eisenhower (within shouting distance of this marker); Clifford A. Maughan P.F.C. (within shouting distance of this marker); Les premiers obus sont tombés sur Sainte-Mère-Église / The first shells fell on Sainte-Mère-Église (within shouting distance of this marker); A Tous Les Français / To all French People (within shouting distance of this marker);

Photographed by James Hulse, June 5, 2025

2. Colonel Robert M. Murphy Marker

Nuit du 5 au 6 juin 1944 - 23 heures / Night of the 5th to the 6 June 1944 - 11 p.m. (within shouting distance of this marker); 88 mm FLAK 18-36-37-41 (within shouting distance of this marker); M4A4 Sherman (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sainte-Mère-Église.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 5, 2025

3. Colonel Robert M. Murphy Marker

The view of the marker from the street.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 29, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.