First Division Monument- Omaha Beach
Details:
At the edge of the American cemetery, towards the water. From the parking lot, walk towards the water and to the right. Monument
A tall grey granite obelisk commemorating by name all of the First Infantry Division soldiers killed while fighting in the area. This memorial ,overlooking the Easy Red sector of “Bloody Omaha” beach commemorates the Big Red One’s 627 dead between 6 June and 24 July, 1944.
It is one of five similar World War 2 memorials placed across Europe by the 1st Infantry Division.
Monument Text:
Colleville-sur-Mer
6 June 1944-24 July 1944
Engagements
Colleville sur Mer -- Tour en Bessin - Ste Anne -- Etraham -- Caumont
The Officers and Men of the 1st United States Infantry Division who were killed in this period while fighting for the liberty of the world.
Less officiers et hommes de la 1ere Division d'Infantrie americain que furent tues pendant cette periode en combattant pour la liberte du Monde.
