

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)


British Home Child, Private Jack Cawthron, B/86847, The Highland Light Infantry of Canada
By Helen Richmond
United Kingdom

Private George Edward Hellawell, 14661075, 2nd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment
Second World War
Army
United Kingdom
D-Day and Invasion of Normandy
OSSETT (HOLY TRINITY) CHURCHYARD
By Anne-Marie Fawcett
United Kingdom

Telegraphist Eric Ladd RN ~ "Killed in the Liberation of Europe..."
Second World War
Navy
United Kingdom
D-Day and Invasion of Normandy
PORTISHEAD (ST. PETER) CHURCHYARD

Flight Sergeant Charles Patrick Nallen, 427537, Royal Australian Air Force, 635 Squadron
By Brian Scott
United Kingdom

Remembering my uncle, Private James Oliver Redpath 14649689
By Lee Murphy
United Kingdom
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