Commemorations

Every year, numerous commemorative ceremonies are held across Normandy, on all the D-Day landing beaches. This report focuses on the events that pay tribute to the Free French Commandos—the Kieffer Commandos, known as "the 177"—who landed on Sword Beach alongside No. 4 Commando

Each February 28, the "Amicale National des Fusiliers Marins et Commandos" (ANFMC) organizes a commemorative ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe. By rekindling the flame of the "Soldat Inconnu", the association honors the memory of Charles Trépel, his comrades-in-arms, as well as all the "Naval fusiliers and Commandos" who were killed or went missing during overseas operations.