WWII veterans, 30th Infantry Division, and U.S. Soldiers assigned to 29th Infantry Division ride with French reenactors during a parade after a commemoration ceremony honoring the 30th Infantry Division “Old Hickory” at Mortain, France, June 2, 2019 . More than 1,300 U.S. Service Members, partnered with 950 troops from across Europe and Canada, have converged in northwestern France to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Operation Overlord, the WWII Allied invasion of Normandy, commonly known as D-Day. Upwards of 80 ceremonies in 40 French communities in the region will take place between June 1-9, 2019, the apex being held June 6th at the American Cemetery at Coleville sur Mer. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Emily Houdershieldt)
Date Taken: | 06.02.2019 |
Date Posted: | 06.03.2019 06:55 |
Photo ID: | 5427647 |
VIRIN: | 190602-A-UK263-1006 |
Resolution: | 5008x3336 |
Size: | 8.41 MB |
Location: | MORTAIN, FR |
Web Views: | 74 |
Downloads: | 6 |
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