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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William Gordon Long Loui

Louise Sharpe Granddaughter
06/06/2024

Very humble lovely man, wonderful Grandpa. Served as a Royal Marine and involved in the D-Day Landings. His ship was hit and awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for going back and rescuing a fellow comrade. Dearly loved my hero.

William Gordon Long Loui