Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, Military cemetery and memorial at Omaha Beach, Colleville-sur-Mer, France.
A field of 9,387 white marble headstones stretches across meticulously maintained grounds overlooking the shores of the historic Omaha Beach landing site.
The cemetery began operations on June 8, 1944, two days after D-Day, and received its official dedication ceremony on July 18, 1956.
The memorial includes a bronze statue representing the Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves, surrounded by military operation maps and commemorative inscriptions.
The cemetery welcomes visitors daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a visitor center providing historical context through personal stories and artifacts.
The Garden of the Missing features a semicircular wall inscribed with 1,557 names of soldiers whose remains were never found or identified.
Location: Colleville-sur-Mer
Inception: June 8, 1944
Address: Rte du Cimetiere Americain, 14710 Colleville-sur-Mer, France 14710 Colleville-sur-Mer
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-16:45
Phone: +33231516200
Website: https://abmc.gov/cemeteries-memorials/europe/normandy-american-cemetery
GPS coordinates: 49.36000,-0.85750
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:19
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