Honoring an American WWII bombardier at Victory Day ceremony

Please join us along with Mayor Alain Toppan and citizens of Cornebarrieu, in honoring the U.S. Air Force 2nd Lieutenant airman Harold Gnesin, bombardier of a Flying Fortress (B17G) shot down by German flak in the sky of Cornebarrieu on 25 June 1944 while on a mission for the liberation of France. 

Following the ceremony, the exhibition titled “Hospitals During the War” will open with a cocktail reception at l’Aria, just next to the mediateque. 

WHEN: Thursday, 7 May 10:00 AM
WHERE: Monument aux morts, Cemetery of Cornebarrieu, route du Stade
Parking is at L'Aria, 1 rue 11 nov 1918, Cornebarrieu. The cemetery is located just across the traffic circle on route du Stade.

WHEN

Thursday, May 07, 2026 at 10:00 AM Paris Time

WHERE

Monument aux morts, Cemetery of Cornebarrieu
1 Rue du 11 nov 1918
Cornebarrieu 31700
France
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CONTACT

Rebecca White Bordonado

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