Auburn in Cayuga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

In Memory of the Famous 299th

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015

1. In Memory of the Famous 299th Memorial

Inscription. In Memory of the Famous 299th Combat Engineers D Day WWII Normandy Invasion.

On June 6th 1944, the 299th Combat Engineers were among the first troops deployed on "D" Day. Their mission was to clear the beach defenses. With no cover and receiving heavy defensive fire, they sustained heavy casualties. The brave men completed the mission, allowing for the successful invasion of Europe.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.

Location. 42° 55.734′ N, 76° 34.233′ W. Marker is in Auburn, New York, in Cayuga County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Genesee Street and James Street, on the right when traveling east. Memorial is in Veterans Memorial Park. Memorial is in front of a parking lot embankment; the parking lot runs south of the intersection of James and Genesee Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Auburn NY 13021, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Medal of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); The Moral of War (within shouting distance of this marker); Theodore Medad Pomeroy (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War (within shouting distance of this marker); Enos T. Throop 1784-1874 (within

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shouting distance of this marker); St. Peter's Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Pomeroy (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of the Soldiers and Sailors (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Auburn.

Memorial & Parking Lot Embankment image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015

2. Memorial & Parking Lot Embankment

Restricted parking, but the lot was clear after business hours.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015

3. In Memory of the Famous 299th Memorial

Duplicate Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015

4. Duplicate Marker

This duplicate marker is at East Genesee & Market Streets; 42.933036N, 76.564065W

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 417 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 8, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.