Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial
Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is a national or military cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, France. It was established in 1944. Wikidata records 7 notable interments here, including Theodore Roosevelt Jr., Lesley J. McNair, Jimmie W. Monteith.
At a glance
| Location | Colleville-sur-Mer, France |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 49.36000, -0.85750 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1944 |
| Type | National and military |
| Era | Early 1900s |
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Notable interments
7 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
- Theodore Roosevelt Jr. (1887–1944), writer, businessperson, politician
- Lesley J. McNair (1883–1944), military officer, soldier, military commander
- Jimmie W. Monteith (1917–1944), military personnel
- Frank D. Peregory (1916–1944), military personnel
- Billie D. Harris (1922–1944), aircraft pilot
- Nathan Baskind (1916–1944), military personnel, First Lieutenant
- Ollie W. Reed (1896–1944)
Common questions
Where is Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial?
Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, at coordinates 49.3600, -0.8575.
When was Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial established?
Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial was established in 1944, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial?
Wikidata documents 7 notable interments at Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, including Theodore Roosevelt Jr., Lesley J. McNair, Jimmie W. Monteith, Frank D. Peregory, Billie D. Harris.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q2134416 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
- OpenStreetMap relation/9390140