Rock from Normandy Beaches, D-Day 1944

June 6, 1944

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Washington, D.C., United States

Small brown streaked rock with the inscription: [D-DAY / JUNE 6, 44] written in black ink. This rock was retrieved from a Normandy beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944, by Master Sergeant Wallace B. Jackson of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion and sent to Hattye T. Yarbrough, an educator and wife of a veteran.

Details

Title: Rock from Normandy Beaches, D-Day 1944
Date Created: June 6, 1944
Physical Dimensions: H x W x D: 1 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 1/4 in. (3.8 x 10.8 x 0.6 cm)
Subject Keywords: Military, World War, 1939-1945
Medium: ink on rock

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Rock from Normandy Beaches, D-Day 1944

June 6, 1944

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Washington, D.C., United States

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