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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Hubert Leslie Hanks

Niece by marriage
27/05/2024

Uncle Les,was before Dday,a Desert Rat in N Africa with Montgomery.Some were brought home to train for Dday.He was transferred to Glasgow Highland Regt,landed on Sword at Ouisterham Dday.he fought in the battle for Caen,severely wounded and sadly died from his wounds a few weeks later,He is resting in Bayeaux War Cemetery,RIP🌺 Lest We Forget 🌺Respect and Thankyou

Hubert Leslie Hanks
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