Memorial Royal Ulster Rifles
At the intersection by the cemetery, there is a memorial to the Royal Ulster Rifles.
The plaque reads:
"In memory of all ranks of 2nd Bn. The Royal Ulster Rifles who captured the village of Cambes-en-Plaine on 9 June 1944 and who gave their lives in Normandy in the cause of freedom. 6 June - 16 September 1944."
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- Text: Randy Brandt
- Photos: Randy Brandt
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