Carentan-les-Marais Hancock Field
Description:
The site has a monument commemorating the American soldiers of the 502nd Parachute Regiment of the 101st Airborne who made a decisive assault during the liberation of Carentan and a plaque honoring Captain Fred A. Hancock who served as a commander officer in this unit in World War II.
Address:
D974/ Voie de la Libérte , 50500 , Carentan les Marais , 50-Manche , Normandy , France
The site is situated in the town center about 1.6 km meters northwest of the town hall. Specifically, it is situated in the area known as Hancock Field or Cabbage Patch, which was a significant site during the D-Day landings of World War II. The memorial site is along D974 about 180 meters south of Rue Marcel Laudescher, Rue de la Magdeleine, and Rue de Blactot roundabout.
Map reference (click on pin to see Lat/Long):
49.310982 -1.256776 D974/ Voie de la Libérte
Flag Poles :
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