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 George Leslie Williams, 318 Battery, 92 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery
By Jeremy Elsworth
United Kingdom
Trooper Andrew Buxton Miller 7920763, C Sqn., 2nd Bn., Derbyshire Yeomanry, RAC
By Jeremy Elsworth
United Kingdom
Major John Richard St. Leger Aldworth, 2nd Bn., Royal Ulster Rifles
By Alison Barnes
United Kingdom
Serjeant Douglas G.L. Huddlestone, 4801143, 4th Bn Lincolns - 'The Search for "Danny Boy"'
By Miss Sonia Limm
United Kingdom
Serjeant Douglas George Hemming, 555511 of the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Hussars, 11th Armoured Division
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
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