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U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 James Debottis speaks about his great-grandfather’s service in WWII. June 3, 2019, at Sainte Mere Eglise. More than 1,300 U.S. Service Members, partnered with 950 troops from across Europe and Canada, have converged in northwestern France to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Operation Overlord, the WWII Allied Invasion of Normandy, commonly known as D-Day. Upwards of 80 ceremonies in 40 French communities in the region will take place between June 1-9,2019, the apex being held June 6th at the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer.
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Chief Warrant Officer 2 James Debottis D-Day History Interview
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June 4, 2019 | 2:58
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 James Debottis speaks about his great-grandfather’s service in WWII. June 3, 2019, at Sainte Mere Eglise. More than 1,300 U.S. Service Members, partnered with 950 troops from across Europe and Canada, have converged in northwestern France to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Operation Overlord, the WWII Allied Invasion of Normandy, commonly known as D-Day. Upwards of 80 ceremonies in 40 French communities in the region will take place between June 1-9,2019, the apex being held June 6th at the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer.

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