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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Location
| Longitude: | -0.745007 |
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| Latitude: | 49.342075 |
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