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 Arthur John Archibald Richards 5445388, 5th Bn., D.C.L.I. - 'Hill 112'
Trooper Wolfgang Fraenkel, 1st Royal Tank Regt. - Served as "Erik Lesley Peter Foster"
Lieutenant Colonel John Harold Child Pearson DSO - 'Liverpool's "Red Rose" Colonel'
Chaplain 4th Class The Rev. Archibald Selwyn Pryor, 26457, Royal Army Chaplains' Department
Lance Serjeant Frederick Lewis Woodcock 4924404, 4 Airlanding Anti-Tank Bty., Royal Artillery
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