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A disproportionate number of officers are buried here, including General Theodore
Roosevelt, Jr., who joined the invasion despite having a weak heart—he died from a heart
attack one month after D-Day (you can find Ted's and his brother Quentin's graves along
thesea,about150yardsdown,inthesecondgroupingofgravesjustaftertherow27mark-
er—look for the gold lettering). Families knew that these officers would want to be buried
alongside the men with whom they fought. Also buried here are two of the Niland broth-
ers, now famous from Saving Private Ryan (in the middle of the cemetery, just before the
circular chapel, turn right just after the letter “F”).
France has given the US permanent free use of this 172-acre site. It is immaculately
maintained by the American Battle Monuments Commission.
Vierville-sur-Mer and Omaha Beach
This essential detour for drivers allows direct access onto Omaha Beach. From the Amer-
ican Cemetery, drive west along D-514 into St-Laurent, then take a one-way loop drive
alongthebeach,following ViervilleparlaCôte signsonD-517.Asyoudropdowntoward
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