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)

Private Garnet Clayton Porter

Second World War Army Canadian D-Day and Invasion of Normandy BRETTEVILLE-SUR-LAIZE CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY

Private Edward Copley

Second World War Army Canadian D-Day and Invasion of Normandy BRETTEVILLE-SUR-LAIZE CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY

Flying Officer Douglas Keith Moores

Second World War Air Force Canadian D-Day and Invasion of Normandy BRETTEVILLE-SUR-LAIZE CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY

Private Frederick Leslie Southwood 11419231, 176 Provost Coy., Corps of Military Police

Second World War Army United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy FARNBOROUGH (VICTORIA ROAD) CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Private Reginald Robert Hinds 5728652, 5th Bn., Dorsetshire Regiment - 'Hill 112'

Second World War Army United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy ST. MANVIEU WAR CEMETERY, CHEUX

By Nicola Hinds

United Kingdom

Captain Richard John Frederick Abel 140800, 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards, RAC

Second World War Army United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy BAYEUX WAR CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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