D-Day 80 Memorial

This is a special place for you to share memories and photos of your loved ones who were involved in D-Day - and the wider war effort.

“…the spirit of the people, resolute, dedicated, burned like a bright flame, lit surely from those unseen fires which nothing can quench.”  King George VI, 6 June 1944 (D-Day)

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Alfred J. Pennington. Royal Navy & D.E.M.S Gunlayer.

His children, Grandchildren & Grt Grandchidren.
11/05/2024

He never told us about the horrors and experiences he went through during WW2. A quiet, unassuming person, who was 19 when War broke out, and he joined up. Later, his family was his life, but sadly, he didn't live to see his Grt Grandchidren, although, they know all about him. He took part in the D-Day landings at Sword and Juno beaches. We have researched what we could about his Service, and he was a very brave man. l only wish l'd asked more questions. So proud of you Dad/Grandad/Grt Grandad.
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