Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial - Never Forget Omaha Beach The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in France is located in Colleville-sur-Mer, on the site of the temporary American St. Laurent Cemetery, established by the U.S. First Army on June 8, 1944 as the first American cemetery on European soil in World War II. #omahabeach #normandy #normandie #dday #ddayanniversary #normandy1944 #normandy #ww2veteran #debarquementnormandie #normandylandings #ww2reenactment #usarmyveteran #ww2

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Normandy American Cemetery sits on a bluff high above the coastline where the legendary D-Day beach landings of World War II took place. These hallowed grounds preserve the remains of nearly 9,400 Americans who died during the Allied liberation of France. Its memorial, a symbol of the indomitable spirit of American youth, is recognized the world over. Behind it, the names of over 1,500 service members whose remains have not been recovered are carved on the walls of the Garden of the Missing. The

Normandy American Cemetery Never Forget The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in France is located in Colleville-sur-Mer, on the site of the temporary American St. Laurent Cemetery, established by the U.S. First Army on June 8, 1944 as the first American cemetery on European soil in World War II. The cemetery site, at the north end of its half mile access road, covers 172.5 acres and contains the graves of 9,389 of our military dead, most of whom lost their lives in the D-Day landings and

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This March, 13 Army ROTC cadets from U-M’s Wolverine Battalion took part in a ceremonial flag raising at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. Raising two flags over the 9,388 graves, and paying their respects to the soldiers who bravely fought in the D-Day campaign 75 years ago. #MemorialDay | University of Michigan

111 reactions · 4 comments | The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is the final resting place for 9,388 U.S. military personnel. These brave men and women gave their lives during the pivotal Normandy Landings on June 6, 1944 (D-Day), and the ensuing campaign to liberate Nazi-occupied France. Today, we remember their sacrifice and are reminded that freedom isn’t free. | Travis Manion Foundation | Facebook