Second Lieutenant Benson

50 Manche

City :

Gratot

Coordinates : 49.07083,-1.46444

49°4'15"N 1°27'52"W

49°4.250 N 1°27.867 W

The intersection of the D2 and D57.
Take the N13 and N174 south from Cherbourg to Saint Lo then the D972 and D971 west to Coutances and the D2 NW. The monument is at its intersection with the D57.

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In honor of US aviator Lt Benson who was shot down here on June 17th 1944
A grateful Gratot community 07.14.2004

External link :

Fiche sur France-Crashes 39-45

Notified by : Martial PAIN. Record added 15/10/2010.
Photos : Martial PAIN (2010).

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