Benouville town hall was the first town hall to be liberated on 5 June 1944 at 23:45 by British Parachutists.
The memorial plaque is located on the town hall to the left of the main entrance.
PREMIERE MAIRIE DE FRANCE
LIBÉRÉ
LE 5 JUIN 1944 A 23H-45
PAR LES
PARACHUTISTES ANGLAIS
Address
Avenue du 5 Juin 1944
Bénouville, Calvados
14970
France
Coordinates
49.243204, -0.278093
Parking
A First World War memorial which was seriously damaged during the battle for Benouville. The memorial features 2 plaques added after World War 2.
A memorial in memory of the soldier from the 7th Light Infantry Battalion who died holding the Benouville bridgehead.
A memorial to 7th Battalion of the British Parachute Regiment who held Pegasus Bridge and Bénouville for almost 24 hours on the 6th June 1944, the memorial is located near the town hall
