Brunea Marker
Details:
On the northwest side, next to the Patton monument. Marker A small concrete stele bearing a bronze plaque dedicated to John Brunea, the last American veteran who participated in the invasion and who had chosen Avranches as a permanent residence after the war.
Monument Text:
En hommage à John BRUNEA
Dernier vétéran américain de la Manche
Débarqué le 6 juin 1944 à Omaha Beach
Décédé à Avranches le II janvier 2010
English translation:
In homage to John BRUNEA
Last American veteran of the English Channel
Landed June 6, 1944 at Omaha Beach
Died in Avranches on January 11, 2010