Bucéels
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Bucéels is a commune in the Calvados département in the Basse-Normandie region of France. Its postal code is 14250. The INSEE code is 14111.
[edit] History
On 13 June 1944 - 1 week after D Day, the allied soldiers where on their way from Bayeux to Tilly sur Seulles. When they got to Le pont de la Guillette, Bucéels "A" company of the Durham light infantry were ordered down a lane, off to the right, to clear a farmhouse of German soldiers. They were ambushed and a number of brave men were killed in action. Amongst them was Elias Sterio, a 24 year old from Wales.
Elias Sterio and his "brothers in arms" now lie at peace at the war cemetery, to the west of Tilly sur Seulles.
A memorial should be placed at Le pont de la Guillette, Bucéels to honour those brave men, it can also serve as a place for family members to place their floral tributes.
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