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)
Lieutenant Ian Davidson Gilmour, 5th/7th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders. Died 13th June 1944, age 23.
Driver James William Orton
Private Sydney Aldridge, 14284834, 7th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry
Sapper Ronald Davies
Private William Ducker - 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion - Military Medal
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