47th Royal Marine Commando Memorial, Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

A memorial to the 47th Royal Marine Commando who captured Port-en-Bessin during Operation Aubery on the 7th & 8th of June.

The memorial is located on the D514 entering Port-en-Bessin-Huppain.

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Listing: 47th Royal Marine Commando Memorial, Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

Location

D514
14520 Port-en-Bessin-Huppain
Calvados
France
Longitude: -0.745007
Latitude: 49.342075

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