Vierville-sur-Mer in Calvados, Normandy, France — Western Europe
29th Infantry Division at Vierville-sur-Mer
Emplacement du mur antichar bloquant la sortie de la plage de Vierville-sur-Mer.
Ce mur a été détruit le 6-6-45 vers 17H00 par le Génie d’Assaut de la 29e DI-USNG
121e Bataillon – Compagnie C – 3e Peloton
9e Escouade
Location of tank wall blocking the exit from the beaches of of Vierville-sur-Mer.
This wall was destroyed on 6-6-45 at 5:00 p.m. by the Combat Engineers of the 29th ID, US National Guard, 121st Battalion - Company C - 3rd Platoon, 9th Squad
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° 22.738′ N, 0° 54.176′ W. Marker is in Vierville-sur-Mer, Normandie (Normandy), in Calvados. Memorial is at the intersection of Rue de la Percée and Boulevard de Cauvigny (Route D517) on Rue de la Percée. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Rue de la Percée, Vierville-sur-Mer, Normandie 14710, France. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. National Guard of the United States Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Ever Forward (within shouting distance of this marker);
Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 350 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.