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)
Serjeant Douglas George Hemming, 555511 of the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Hussars, 11th Armoured Division
Chaplain James S Taylor, Royal Army Chaplains’ Department, Attd 2nd HLI. Died 30 June 1944, Age 43
Lieutenant Oliver John Sinnatt, Royal Armoured Corps.
Flight Lieutenant John Alexander Morrison, 575 Squadron, RAFVR. Died 5 August 1944, Age 26.
Serjeant David Laing, Black Watch and No. 4 Commando. Died on 10th June 1944, Age 30.
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