Claim: Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial was unveiled in July 19, 1956 near Colleville-sur-Mer, France (mayor Patrick Thomines) and has had 9,388 total burials.
Evidence: The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial (French: Cimetière américain de Colleville-sur-Mer) is a World War II cemetery and memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, that honors American troops who died in Europe during World War II. It is located on the site of the former temporary battlefield cemetery of Saint Laurent, covers 172.5 acres and contains 9,388 burials. July 19, 1956 (1956-07-19) Patrick Thomines