Public meeting with a US veteran Chester Pike ‘Buck’ Sloan
September 7, 2022 from 6 p.m., at the Normandy Victory Museum
The Normandy Victory Museum was pleased to welcome Chester Pike ‘Buck’ Sloan, a veteran of the 2nd Infantry Division, who was back in Normandy 78 years after fighting there.
On the program: presentation of his story during the war, followed by a Q&A session with the audience. This is a unique opportunity to meet one of the last great witnesses of the Battle of Normandy.
Greenfield room
Free event, without reservation, within the limit of available places
“Ambassador” advantage: do you have a museum ambassador card? You benefit from priority access, in the first row (find out more about the ambassador program)
A few words about Chester’s career in 1944
Chester P. Sloan arrives in Normandy as a replacement a few weeks after the landing. He was sent to Company B, 38th Infantry Regiment of the famous 2nd Infantry Division also known as the “Indian Head” Division. 78 years ago, Buck took part in the terrible battles to liberate the city of Brest as a B.A.R (Browning Automatic Rifle) machine gun shooter. After the fighting in Brittany, Buck was wounded during the Battle of the Bulge during the last major German offensive in Western Europe. Buck was then only 20 years old. At the age of 98, Buck returned to Normandy for the first time.
Take advantage of your skip-the-line ticket on crowded days
Because these events are well attended by the local population and appreciated by tourists, they are always well attended. To get priority access and avoid waiting at the ticket office, buy your skip-the-line ticket online.