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Cimetières Militaires, Ranville

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Pay your respects to the sacrifice of Allied soldiers at Cimetières Militaires, dedicated to those who fell in the early battles following the D-Day invasion in World War II. Visit the cemetery, fittingly located near the first town liberated by the Allies, which features neat rows of more than 2,500 graves. The neatly kept grounds feature understated headstones and crosses, including that of the first Allied soldier killed on D-Day. While most of the soldiers interred here hailed from Great Britain, there are also a sizable number from Canada and other Allied nations, as well as a German contingent. You can use the website to find a specific name or grave, if you wish. Add Cimetières Militaires and other attractions to your Ranville trip itinerary using our Ranville road trip app.
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  • I attended the D-Day ceremony and service in the Cemetery. The work undertaken by the CWGC is tremendous and it is so perfectly looked after. I always visit the grave of the Private Corteil and his... 
    I attended the D-Day ceremony and service in the Cemetery. The work undertaken by the CWGC is tremendous and it is so perfectly looked after. I always visit the grave of the Private Corteil and his...  more »
  • We regularly visit here to pay respects to a family member. It is always perfectly kept, peaceful and there is never anyone else there. It is a credit to France and the people that maintain it... 
    We regularly visit here to pay respects to a family member. It is always perfectly kept, peaceful and there is never anyone else there. It is a credit to France and the people that maintain it...  more »

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