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 Frederick Leslie Southwood 11419231, 176 Provost Coy., Corps of Military Police
By David Cross
United Kingdom
Private Reginald Robert Hinds 5728652, 5th Bn., Dorsetshire Regiment - 'Hill 112'
By Nicola Hinds
United Kingdom
Captain Richard John Frederick Abel 140800, 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards, RAC
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
Sapper Fred Sweetman 6400431, 257 Field Company, Royal Engineers
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
Private Arthur Jonathan Hyde 1092004, 1st Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
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