Graye-sur-Mer tribute to the Canadian Infantry

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A tribute to the soldiers of the Canadian Infantry who landed on the beach of Graye-sur-Mer (Mike Green and Mike Red) suffering heavy casualties before liberating the village.

THIS STANDS AS A TRIBUTE TO THE SOLDIERS
OF THE CANADIAN INFANTRY
(ROYAL WINNIPEG RIFLES AND CANADIAN SCOTTISH)
WHO SUFFERED HEAVY CASUALTIES
ON THE BEACH OF GRAYE-SUR-MER
(MIKE GREEN AND MIKE RED)
BEFORE THEY LIBERATED THIS VILLAGE
WITH THE HELP OF THE OTHER ALLIED FORCES

GRAYE-SUR-MER - 6 JUIN 2004

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Listing: Graye-sur-Mer tribute to the Canadian Infantry

Location

Avenue du Général de Gaulle
14470Graye-sur-Mer
Calvados
France
Longitude:-0.4706137
Latitude:49.33688
Parking: Free parking on site

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