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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Ivor douglas sheppard

Jill his daughter
23/05/2024

My dad was on HMS AJax, 20 year old when he was at d-day landings, he didnt speak much about the war but he did say at d-day landings it was amazing sight all the ships ,aircraft that were there although was scary,the Ajax was one of the first ships there ,i am so proud of him,wished he was here to see celebrations respect given to those who served.

Ivor douglas sheppard