North East in Cecil County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

29th Infantry Division Memorial

Photographed by Pete Skillman, June 23, 2026

1. 29th Infantry Division Memorial Marker

Inscription. In memory of those who served in the 29th Infantry Division

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 39° 35.625′ N, 75° 56.802′ W. Memorial is in North East, Maryland, in Cecil County. It is on W Walnut Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 238-212 Walnut St, North East MD 21901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Greater Wilmington, on the Eastern Shore,

and in Greater Philadelphia.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

in the Tidewater,

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: In Honor of Gold Star Families (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Cecil County Memorial Post (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Mary Anne’s Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); In recognition (approx. 0.4 miles away); North East (approx. half a mile away); Geo Washington Traveled This Road (approx. half a mile away); William Marston Hogue, PhD (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North East.

Also see . . . 29th Infantry Division (United States) - Wikipedia.

Formed in 1917, the division deployed to France as a part of the American Expeditionary Force during World War I. It was called up for service again during World War II. The division's 116th Regiment, attached to the 1st Infantry Division, was
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the first wave of troops ashore during the Normandy landings in France (Operation Overlord). It supported a special Ranger unit tasked with clearing strong points at Omaha Beach. The rest of the 29th ID came ashore later, then advanced to Saint-Lô, and eventually through France and into Germany.

(Submitted on June 23, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)

29th Infantry Division Memorial - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, June 23, 2026

2. 29th Infantry Division Memorial - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.