Remembrance
PVT Wilbert Peter Wagner died in Normandy, France on June 22nd 1944. He is buried in Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, Departement du Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France
The Normandy American Cemetery
The Normandy American Cemetery, located in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, honors American soldiers who died during the D-Day landings and battles that followed in World War II. It overlooks Omaha Beach and contains the graves of over 9,000 U.S. military members. Many of them died on June 6, 1944, or soon after. The white headstones, a reflection pool, a chapel, and a memorial wall with the names of the missing all serve as a powerful tribute to their bravery and sacrifice.
The Image to the left shows the Cemetery
Student Eulogy
Today on this website, we remember and honor Wilbert Peter Wagner, a brave soldier who gave his life on D-Day, June 6, 1944, in Normandy. Wilbert was more than just a soldier—he was a son, a brother, a friend, and a husband. When his country needed him, he answered the call without hesitation.
On the beaches of Normandy, Wilbert showed great courage. He fought not just for his country, but for the hope of a better, freer world. He gave his life that day, and his sacrifice is part of a legacy that we will never forget.
Though his life was cut short, Wilbert’s bravery and love for others continue to inspire us. We remember him for how he lived—with strength, kindness, and a strong sense of duty. May we always honor his sacrifice, and may he rest in peace.
Plot B, Row 9, Grave 22
This is a picture of Wilbert Wagner's grave. He died at 37 as a PVT in the US Army. He was never given any awards or medals but his sacrifice does not mean any less. He died to protect the freedoms and liberty of people he didn't even know. He is a true hero.