1st Battalion Royal Norfolk Regiment Memorial, Blainville-sur-Orne
A monument dedicated to 1st Battalion, The Royal Norfolk Regiment who liberated Blainville-sur-Orne on 7 June 1944 after 4 years of occupation.
A monument dedicated to 1st Battalion, The Royal Norfolk Regiment who liberated Blainville-sur-Orne on 7 June 1944 after 4 years of occupation.
Address
Rue de l'Avenir
Blainville-sur-Orne, Calvados
14550
France
Coordinates
49.230187, -0.29572
Parking
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