Memorial is located in Elmwood cemetery. Esther Mae Nesbitt was the third woman to step ashore on Omaha Beach on July 14, 1944. She was a Master Sergeant assigned to forward communications. Nesbitt's WAC unit consisted of 49 enlisted women and 6 officers. Esther was the only NCO in the European Theater of Operations to receive the French CROIX DE GUERRE MEDAL.
Memorial War Era(s):
- WWII
Memorial Condition:
Good
Location:
600-810 Charles St. Sycamore, IL 60178 Lat 41.98172 Lon -88.69669