Vierville-sur-Mer in Calvados, Normandy, France — Western Europe
29th Infantry Division Memorial
United States Army
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Photographed by Kevin W., July 1, 2015
1. 29th Infantry Division Memorial
On D-Day, 6 June 1944, in the great allied amphibious assault, the 29th Infantry Division stormed ashore on Omaha Beach to win a beachhead.
Our fallen lie among you. They gave the last full measure of their devotion. Sleep, comrades, forever young. We salute you.
Remember us.
Additional marker
6 June 1994
On the 50th Anniversary of D-Day, we rededicate this hallowed ground to our fallen comrades.
Erected with donations from our members, the town of Vierville-sur-Mer, and the states of Maryland and Virginia.
29th Division Association
Au Jour-"J", le 6 juin 1944, dans la grande vague d’assaut des troupes alliées. La 29eme Division d’Infanterie a débarque avec fougue sur la plage d’Omaha Beach pour établir une tête de pont.
Nos morts reposent parmi vous. Ils ont donné l’ultime mesure de leur dévouement. Dormez, camarades, à l’éternelle jeunesse. Nous vous saluons.
Souvenez-vous
this page online
A l’occasion du 50e Anniversaire du Jour "J", nous honorons à nouveau ces lieux sacres ou sont tombes nos camarades.
Erige avec la participation de nos membres, de la ville de Vierville-sur-Mer et des états du Maryland et de Virginie.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 49° 22.699′ N, 0° 54.244′ W. Memorial is in Vierville-sur-Mer, Normandie (Normandy), in Calvados. It is on Boulevard de Cauvigny (Route D517). The marker is located in Place John Roger Sainteny, a parking area between Boulevard de Cauvigny and Rue de la Mer. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Vierville-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: Jean Roger Sainteny (within shouting distance of this marker); 6th Engineer Special Brigade Memorial (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); 29th Infantry Division at Vierville-sur-Mer (about 120 meters away); Ever Forward (about 120 meters away); National Guard of the United States Memorial (about 120 meters away);
Photographed by Kevin W., July 1, 2015
2. 29th Infantry Division Memorial rededication marker
Photographed by Kevin W., July 1, 2015
3. 29th Infantry Division Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 682 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 20, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
