D-Day and Invasion of Normandy
Landing thousands of men on the beaches of Normandy, in the face of intense resistance, was the sum of an incredible amount of bravery, ambition and organisation. Despite the successes of D-Day, losses were heavy on land, sea and air. Tell us their stories. (Image © IWM A 23938)
Major Peter Marriot Raleigh Scott MC*, of the 4th County of London Yeomanry, R.A.C.
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
Lance Bombardier James Herbert Ashdown, 14594794, 9th (Medium) Regiment, Royal Artillery
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
Bernard Francis "Frank" Courtney - Olympian
Private Reginald George Bulpitt 5502564, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment
By Alison Barnes
United Kingdom
Driver Phillip Bennett Jackson, Royal Corps of Signals
By Jeremy Elsworth
United Kingdom
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