Vierville-sur-Mer in Calvados, Normandy, France — Western Europe

29th Infantry Division Memorial

United States Army

— World War II —

29th Infantry Division Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin W., July 1, 2015

1. 29th Infantry Division Memorial Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

From North and South in our land we came that freedom might prevail.

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.
———————————— Du nord au sud de notre patrie, nous sommes venus pour que triomphe la liberté.

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 de nous.
The bronze plaque at the base of the marker reads: 6 June 1994 On the 50th Anniversary of D-Day, we rededicate this hallowed ground to our fallen comrades.
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with donations from our members, the town of Vierville-sur-Mer, and the states of Maryland and Virginia.
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. 29th Division Association

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

Location. 49° 22.699′ N, 0° 54.244′ W. Marker is in Vierville-sur-Mer, Normandie (Normandy), in Calvados. Memorial is on Boulevard de Cauvigny (Route D517). Marker is located in Place John Roger Sainteny, a parking area between Boulevard de Cauvigny and Rue de la Mer. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. 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); Le port artificiel "Mulberry" d'Omaha Beach (about 120 meters away); Royal Air Force 6 June 1944

29th Infantry Division Memorial rededication plaque. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin W., July 1, 2015

2. 29th Infantry Division Memorial rededication plaque.

(about 120 meters away); Le sacrifice des soldats américains sur la plage de Vierville (about 150 meters away); Operation Aquatint (approx. 1.9 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vierville-sur-Mer.

Photographed By Kevin W., July 1, 2015

3. 29th Infantry Division Memorial Marker

Place John Roger Sainteny image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin W., July 1, 2015

4. Place John Roger Sainteny

Place
John Roger Sainteny
dit "Dragon" Réseau Alliance
Compagnon de la Libération
Grand Officier de la Légion d'Honneur
1907 - 1978

Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 353 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 20, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.