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CAVALAIRE

The Grand Hotel at Cavalaire overlooks the Red Beach assault landings. The stiffest resistance for the 7th Regiment was the fire from Cape Cavailaire where 3rd Division Sgt. James Connor's bravery earned him the Medal of Honor. After Connor's platoon leader was killed, he led the remainder of the squad, despite several wounds, to the high ground controlling the beach where they destroyed seven of the enemy and captured 40 more.