50th Northumbrian Division - Bayeux, France
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The memorial tablet dedicated to 50th Northumbrian Division.
Waymark Code: WMMCG1
Location: Normandie, France
Date Posted: 08/31/2014
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The memorial tablet is located on the wall right opposite to Bayeux Cathedral.
Plaque Inscription:
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF ALL RANKS OF TH 50TH NORTHUMBRIAN DIVISION WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES FOR JUSTICE FREEDOM AND THE LIBARATION OF FRANCE IN THE ASSAULT ON THE BEACHES OF LA RIVIERE LE HAMEL & ARROMANCHES ON THE 6TH JUNE 1944 AND IN BATTLE ON THE FIELDS OF NORMADY.
THE TOWN OF BAYEUX THE FIRST TOWN IN FRANCETO BE LIBERATED BY ALLIED ARMIES WAS ENTERED AND FREED BY TROOPS OF THIS DIVISION ON THE MORNING OF 7TH JUNE 1944.
Property Permission: Public
Access instructions: Free visit
Access times: From: 12:00 AM To: 12:00 AM
Location of waymark:
Bayeux, France
Commemoration: 50th Northumbrian Division
Date of Dedication: Not listed
Website for Waymark: Not listed
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