D-Day 80 Memorial

Norman Richard Clare

At such a young age and In the face of insurmountable odds and the harsh realities of war, you stood with unwavering courage and a steadfast heart. Your sacrifice is a profound testament to your dedication, bravery, and love for our country. Though words can scarcely capture the depth of our gratitude and sorrow, we honor your memory and your valor. You are a hero, and your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and in the history you helped shape.

Stephen Graham

In memory of my dad, who served many years in the Royal Engineers. So many stories to tell and sadly too late to ask.

Albert Donald Thomas

Wortershire regiment, wounded soon after arriving But made it all the way to Germany, Rhine crossing by boat, came back over a bridge. Passed 2 neighbours, going over shouted hello to each other. Badly wounded days later.flown home, remained in the army until 1947, sent back to Germany, light duties ❤

Jim Montgomery

My dad served with the Royal Navy in WWII. He was on landing craft throughout his career serving in North Africa before being part of the RN that put troops ashore at Omaha Beach. He describe his experience to me in 1978 just before his death. When I saw Saving Private Ryan his description was just like the film apart from the lack of RN personnel in the LC's.

Arthur Leslie Butler

My Dad was crew I believe on the hospital ship Amsterdam on D Day, I remember him telling me about rescuing lots of American and Canadian troops, plus the terrible loss of life when the ship was sunk by a torpedo. Luckily he survived and lived until he was 81. I was born late July that year.

Stanley Victor Jones

My father Stanley Victor Jones originally enlisted with the Sputh Lancashire Voulenters Regiment in 1937 and became batman to an officer. He went to France as part of the BEF and as a result ended up at Dunkirk. Back in England he trained as a medic and transfered to the Royal Emgineers. He crossed the chanel on D Day 6 as a medic with the Royal Engineers to commence the building of the Mulbury Harbour. Later they moved to Antwerp to reopen the docks as the second supply route.

Emil Hayek-Garczynski

In memory of my dear father Emil who fell at Falaise on August 8, all those years ago…

Vic Edwards and his comrades of RM 48 Commando.

Vic landed on Juno Beach on June 6th 1944 Dad returned to Normandy every year, last time for the 60th anniversary . Dad never forgot his fallen comrades an on Thursday we will be remembering him and 48 Commando.

Victor Ronald Whistler

Remembering you Dad, will wear your medals with pride on Thursday at National Memorial Arboretum

James Hunter

My father joined the Navy on 1939 aged 15. Served on HMS Indomitable on the Malta relief convoy. Landed American troops in the first wave at Omaha beach, then later took part in the Walchren landings. He was also on combined ops in Holland. His only physical injury was when a torpedo rolled over his foot.

Wallace Barley

My Dad was in the Royal Navy and was there on that day, 6th June 1944. He luckily survived and went on to become a father who me and my brother adored. He was a strong character who lived a decent life, I often asked him about those days during the war but he was somewhat reluctant to speak about them, he'd obviously been affected by the things he saw. We owe so much to the guys and women who served in the forces at that time... may they all rest in peace.

David thorold

David was in the Lincolnshire Regiment. He saw action in Dunkirk and survived, but was Killed on the beaches of Normandy, he was 26 years of age. I’m so proud of my uncle and millions like him, without them we would not live in a world like we have today

Jack “Slim” Millbrook

Gold beach D-Day with 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards

Thomas William Tibbo Royal Engineers

Dad was born 4th June 1918. He signed up in the first militia in 1939 and served with the Royal Engineers driving Churchill tanks. He saw action in Dunkirk. On 6th June 1944, 2 days after his 26th birthday, he and his comrades landed on Sword Beach. He spent the next 8 months advancing towards Germany and was finally wounded in action in February 1945 when his tank was hit. He was pulled from the tank by the tank commander who saved dad's life. No words can express how proud we are of you.

Bill bleach

My uncle bill served on a troopship on DDay as a steward.

James bleach

Served in combined operations.Trained as commando,left from Yarmouth ,Isle of Wight for Gold beach for D-Day.

Frederick John Rogers

Grandad Fred was born in 1899, joined Royal Navy in 1915 and served till 1937. He was recalled to service in 1939. He saw action at Narvik, Dunkirk, Crete, and on Mediterranean and Murmansk convoys. On D-day he was aboard HMS Diadem alongside HMS Belfast providing beach bombardment and anti aircraft cover. Despite him 'crossing the bar' in 1978 our whole family are incredibly proud of his service especially at the beginning of the fight for freedom on the European mainland, God Bless Grandad.

To my dad bill whiting and his best friend Ron smith. Royal engineers , gold beach

So very very proud of my dad and Ron ( royal engineers ) The stories I’ve heard from that day how luckily they were to get over the beach and fought their way through France They always said they were not heros just done the job they were asked to do The mates that they left behind was the hero’s I’ve been to Normandy to see the graves of all the young men that gave their lives for freedom One word Thank you

Sidney Darnell

My brother Sid was on the flagship HMS Scylla on D. Day. So proud of my 18 year old brother.

James Meldrum

My Dad was in the Royal Engineers and wouldn't speak about his war experiences except to say he went to France on D Day plus 4 and saw sights " best forgotten" as his regiment advanced through France building bridges as they went which the enemy had blown up as the retreated to try to stop the Allies advance . I wish I knew more. My Dad came home in 1945 ❤️

James Edward Vice JX.352544

My dad served on LCT879 33rd Flotilla Gold Beach first wave on 6 June 1944. He didn’t speak about it and I only found out when I researched it in the 1990’s after he had died. Thank goodness I managed to find a shipmate he had served with.

George Edwin Pointer. 46 Royal Marines Commando. Y Troop.

So proud of our wonderful hero. Got shot in the leg in Germany fighting against SS Youth. Lived to 97 years old. Never let a false leg stop him. Never felt animosity. War is terrible and these brave young men were so young. He maintained he was one of the lucky ones. God bless the memory of all these brave men

Reginald Catesby

My dad joined RAF Regiment in 1942 instead of playing for Everton F C. Trained in Wick for D Day and brought Duke of Kent’s body down from his plane crash. It was his21st birthday on D Day and landed on beach on tank landing craft. He said he would rather be shot on beach than stay on craft in all the vomit and urine on it after two days. He was one of first into Belsen and Berlin. He played with many famous footballers to entertain troops in bomb damaged continental stadia.

Charles henry Kennedy

Grandad you was a wonderful man. So brave and deserving of your medals

Frederick Arthur Vivian Lowe

The bravest man I ever met. I miss you grandad, everyday! We’ll meet again someday soon

Lawrence

My father, Lawrence Timlin and his brothers, John and George were involved in D- Day and the wider war effort. They were separated and served in different regiments. My father was in the Scottish Horse Regiment and took part in the D-Day landings. George, sadly died of injuries he sustained in Italy. I am very proud of them and grateful for what they did for us.

Jeffrey Marshall

So very proud of our Dad/Grandad, a DDay and Normandy veteran. Last in Normandy for the 50th now in Normandy without him for the 80th. Loved hearing tales of his experiences on Sword Beach, and friends made, we were fortunate to have him for 76 years, though the battle never left him. 💔💔💔 Dad on the right with his Mother and Brother.

Reginald Gibson Spruce

Reginald Spruce 48th RM Commando, my Dad's half-brother, died 6 June 1944 having landed at Juno beach. He was 19 years old, buried in Bayeux War Cemetery.

Lt General Gerry Bucknall CB, MC

Remembering our grandfather, Lt Gen Gerry Bucknall (right), who commanded XXX Corps in the hard fought battle to invade Normandy. His objective was to capture GOLD beach on which he landed late on 6th June once 50 Div had secured the village of Arromanches in its usual swift, brave and decisive manner. Forever in our hearts, they are all heroes. Thank you.

Thomas Watson CJX318803

For my Dad on the tank landing crafts and all the brave men who took part in the D Day landings. We will never forget.

Joseph Rogers

To walk in your footsteps last year , Gold Beach was the most humbling and proudest moment a grandaughter could have. Your words in a beautiful letter to my dear nan ‘ may the lights of peace be with us soon Joan ‘ x

(Doreen) Lydia Ellyard (Blashill

(Doreen) Lydia Ellyard (Blashill) Based at Southwick House near Portsmouth with SHAEF, ( Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force),Lydia, a Leading Wren, was one of a select few involved in the production of the D Day Orders for the ship invasion of Normandy. Working 8 hours on and 8 off for many months, days of routine were broken by a visit from both the King and General Eisenhower and a German bombing raid! Lydia’s main complaint was that as she was not yet 21, she was unable to follow the older Wrens to France! Along with other Veterans she was awarded the Legion D’Honeur by a grateful French Government

Sergeant Don Sturley

Dad landed on Sword beach with the 1st Battalion Royal Norfolk Regiment. He was in the 3rds light infantry attached to the 7 th field Artillery.

Sgt Terry Robinson

In honour of my late father Sgt Terry Robinson who served with the 1st Heavy Regiment Royal Artillery as part of the WW2 liberation forces. With the deepest gratitude to him and all those who fought for freedom.

Joe Polly

Joe, was one of my dad's best mates They both come from Tilbury in Essex. They joined the Royal Marines my dad went to Italy Anzio. Joe landed on Gold Beach, he was KIA 6th June 1944, he was only 18. We will never forget Joe & what all these heroes did for our Freedom. We do not have a photo of Joe, but I have attached our remembrance cross from Westminster 2023

George Vaughan

Dedicated to my dad, my hero

Len Cox

My Hero,My Dad I can't begin to imagine what you went through on D-day. I just know you were the best Dad ever❤️never forgotten ❤️ love you Dad

Norman Vingoe

LCT2041, Juno beach. There you are standing on the right side of the ramp of the landing craft as a 21 year old young man. Photo taken shortly after D-Day. My words cannot express my gratitude to you and all who where involved in D-Day and the wider war effort. You are real heroes. I had the honour of attending several D-Day Commemorations in Bayeux with you, with our last being the 75th.

Arthur Walker

Arthur was in the Royal Navy and was at Omaha clearing up all the wrecks, as a diver he had to attach limpet mines. He was there on D-Day 3. He went back later on in life, and never saw himself as a Hero, it was just a job.Arthur also was on the artic convoys to Russia on HMS Furious, he loved that ship. So very proud of you Dad and wish you were here for the 80th Anniversary , God Bless you and all of you're shipmates, you will never be forgotten xxxx

Able Seaman Albert Ratcliffe

Remembering our dad who served on HMS Enterprise during D Day supporting Omaha Beach landings. Previously served on HMS Barham.

Norman Bates

Served with 2nd Batt Royal Warks. Landed at Gold beach at 9am on d-day. Spent his 20th birthday in a hedge in the bocage. Seriously wounded at Nijmegen. Died aged 96 in 2021. My hero, my dad xxx

George Brogden

My dad who was a Grenadier Guard who fought in Africa as part of the 8th army and later in Italy. He was never one to talk about his experiences but thank you dad

Harry (Shady) Lane

Harry landed on Juno beach (Nan Red). He was with 48 Royal Marine Commando - Z troop. He was 19 and a couple of weeks old. Harry moved on through parts of France for several weeks. He also was at Walchren on 1st November1944 where he was later billeted. So proud of you, even though we do not know everything you did, just glad you managed to survive when so many of your comrades fell. You will always be our hero.

Cedric Wasser

My wife's Uncle Cedric Wasser, during WW2 Cedric served in a Light Aid Detachment of REME (Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) attached to the 7th Field Regiment RA, of 185 Brigade of the 3rd British Infantry Division (Monty’s Ironsides). He landed on Sword Beach on D-Day 6th June 1944. His service took him through France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Egypt and finally to Palestine.

Christopher Patrick

Thank you for your D Day part you played in Arnham Nijmegen also in Palestine. Your dedication to our family for 64 yrs remembering you on 30th May when we said goodbye. 30.5.1987

John Ellson

Thank you for your service and courage. Thank you also for your amazing poems that reflected all aspects of your life including your D Day poem x

Robert Gray

Even though you survived throughout the war, and we thank you for your service. You were still taken too soon from our life’s. I know you are looking down on dad and I now, and great and great great granddaughter’s. Which I know you would be very proud of. I just wish you were able to tell us more about this terrible time so we never forget the horrors of such times.

Alfred Charles Warner

Thank you for what you did grandad

James Vickery South Wales Borderers 2nd Battalion 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

May you rest in peace. You are never forgotten. God Bless you Jimmy. A Pill boy , Newport Gwent ,South Wales. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Harry Cross (Acting Sergeant - Royal Marine)

While you always said that if you had been there (World War II) you never wanted to remember it. Forgive me for wanting to remember you, your and all servicemen and women’s sacrifices that allows me to do so. For giving me and the rest of our family the opportunity to remember you and say “Thank You”.

Wilfred Knight

Served in RN and part of the Landing Craft crews during D Day. A modest and matter of fact kind of man who never really talked about his time in the RN after the War …… We are so proud of you, thank you for your Service. We owe you so very much.

Corporal William John Marriner dies 13/08/1944

Thank you for my freedom. May he rest in peace, My brother.

Harry Moreland

1939/45 served in India, Burma wounded Normandy Prisoner of War. Thanks Dad

Major viz vizard

British machine gunner served with 8th Bn Middlesex Regt in GB, 1936-1939; officer served with 7th Bn Middlesex Regt in Northern Ireland, 1941; served with 70th Bn Durham Light Infantry in GB, 1941-1942; served with 16th Bn Durham Light Infantry in North Africa, Italy, Middle East, Greece and Austria, 1943-1946

Major viz vizard

British machine gunner served with 8th Bn Middlesex Regt in GB, 1936-1939; officer served with 7th Bn Middlesex Regt in Northern Ireland, 1941; served with 70th Bn Durham Light Infantry in GB, 1941-1942; served with 16th Bn Durham Light Infantry in North Africa, Italy, Middle East, Greece and Austria, 1943-1946

TOM TURNER M.M

Dedicated to my late Father Tom Turner D-Day veteran Royal Engineer from 59 mechanical equipment platoon who landed on Mike Red, Juno Beach on 6th June 1944 with his Armoured D7 Bulldozer and attached to the 3rd Canadians. Decorated for his actions on Juno Beach. Crossed through France, Belgium and Holland and was also involved in the Liberation of Bergen -Belsen.

Arthur Carroll

Arthur was in the Kings own Scottish Borders and on 6/6/1944 left the boat to try and get to the Sword beach and was not seen again he was 19 years old I was his baby sister and think of him so much

Donald Edwards

Served with the Royal Army Service Corps through Normandy, Belgium, Holland (Arnhem) and Germany. Caught tuberculosis as a result of carrying concentration camp survivors out of Germany. Spent 18 months in hospital. Lived til he was 88. Didn't speak much about the war and never went abroad again.

Clifford James McPherson

Clifford served as a Flight Engineer on 582 (Pathfinder) Squadron. He completed many operations over France and Germany, losing many friends during the war and gained a DFC while on 582 Sqn. He survived the war, but was sadly killed in 1946 when the plane he was in crashed into the sea in Malaysia and is remembered on the Runnymede Memorial. Rest in Peace Mac, Grandad missed his best friend a lot.

Marjorie and Albert Brunt

Thank you for what you did You gave your today so we can enjoy our tomorrow

Raymond Cyril Price

Ray joined the RAF at 16 in early 1940. Once his training was complete he spent most of the war at 135 M.U. in Egypt. He lost a lot of friends and some family members during the war. After the war he remained in the RAF working on the V-Bombers until his retirement in 1979. Thank you for your dedication to your service Grandad, we are proud of you.

George Alfred Hollox

Part of the 1st Battalion Royal Norfolk Regiment, George was killed on Sword Beach on D-Day. Our family will never forget the immense sacrifices made and the horrors faced by so many brave men and women throughout the war. Rest in Peace.

Douglas Grant RN

A dear dad and grandad who served on various ships in the RN during WW11 and as chief stoker on Landing Craft on D Day let us never forget x

Walter (Wally) Fuller Legion d'honneur

Born in July 1923 Served from 1942 - 1947 Trained as a gunner mechanic 144 RAC. You will be forever my hero love and miss you always xx Landed Gold beach Used Sherman's..Churchill's...Buffalo's..Crusader and Comet. Took part in the battle for Caan, Falaise Pocket, battle of the Bulge. First Regiment to cross the Rhine when re named 4RTR and remained in Buffalo's for the Battle of Bremen. Then served in Comets in Italy.

Norman Black

My father Landed Gold Beach D day 6th June 1944. He was a Bren gunner with The Cheshire regiment but appears he was with or attached to the Durham light infantry. He lied about his age when he joined in 1937 he knew a war was coming. He was at Dunkirk did Africa , Italy through to victory in Europe was wounded twice after D day. Went into Belsen concentration camp. Died aged 45. Proud Son and his family . They should never be forgotten for the sacrifices For our Freedom.We owe them alot . God B

Francis Gerard Burton MM

Went over on D Day as part of 45 Commando

Arthur Ernest Beacham

6th Airborne- Sword Beach Dad carried this prayer with him. He could never talk of the atrocities he and his comrades endured. I volunteer with cadets now in his memory. I travelled to Normandy with Tri service cadets for the 65th anniversary. Such an emotional experience for us all. Lest we forget those who endured.

Lieutenant Martin Patrick Scanlon

Part of 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles and attached to 9th British Infantry Brigade Headquarters as Camp Commandant, Dad landed on Sword Queen White at around midday on 6th June as part of the third wave. He saw it through all the way to Bremen and the end of the War, only leaving his unit briefly to travel to Scotland and marry my Mum in February 1945. Rarely spoke about the War and lost some good friends along the way. Quis Separabit

Frank Hill

For my wonderful Grandfather who served in the Arctic Convoys ❤️

James Simpson RN

RIP GRANDAD PROUD OF YOU MUCH LOVE ALL THE FAMILY .

Hugh 'Jock' Aitchison RN Commando R Party sword Beach

Vincent Owen

Vince served on the staff of Field Marshal Montgomery and sailed to Normandy. Although he preferred not to talk too much about his experience he did recall the shock of seeing the total destruction of Caen. He marched through France and into Germany, stopping by the notorious Belsin concentration camp where his Jewish American colleague was ordered to enter the site. After the war he put his language and secretarial skills to good use as a teacher at Newport College, Wales.

John Stephen pooley blondie

Proud of the life line man ,run the rope to shore on juno beach ,3 times ,trod on beach mine ,he showed commanders it could be done,dived down to unwrapp parachute tangled around port screw ,on landingcraft infantry large 242 under command of Alan villiers,A squadron ,assault group L3.mentioned in despatches,along with other crew members,

Frank Cooper

Remembering my father, Trooper Frank Cooper, who was 19 on the 6th June 1944. Part of the 4th Armoured Brigade, 3rd City of London Yeomanry. 2nd tank of his landing craft on Juno beach on 6th June 1944 , the first tank sunk as the landing craft was too far off shore. Wounded on 8th August 1944 when his tank was hit , brought back to England and spent a year in hospital before being discharged on 15th August 1945

Arthur Reginald Brewer

Landed sword beach June 6th 1944 with The 1st battalion, Suffolk reg. Killed, 15th August, 1944, Aged 23. Venray, Holland. A sacrifice that is not forgotten.

Commander John Cecil Benson DSC+Bar MID VRD Russia Medal/Atlantic Star

Dad was 2nd SO of 15th M/S Flotilla. Early morning June 6th, swept mines NW of Cherbourg peninsula, challenged by the Germans, ignored them, after several more challenges, they switched on all the navigation lights from Caen to Le Havre! A bonus, as the swept channel had to be accurate to 100 yards. Dad said it was a bit like mowing the lawn, sweeping up and down the coast, as close as 500 yards up to the beaches. On completion, they stood off for 8 days and nights as cover for the landings.

Douglas Ballard

Many thanks to my father and his brave comrades for their bravery and fortitude. Lest we forget.

Sidney Goldberg

In memory of my beloved Father's great war efforts in Operation Torch, Husky and Overlord. The only member of RAF personnel to be on a Headquarters' Ship HMS Rodney and Hilary on D Day. Sidney, Chevalier Legion D'Honneur RAF Combined Operations Y Service was National Public Relations Officer for the Normandy Veterans' Association 1993-2007. Together with the NVA Council he lobbied the Governments in1993 and 2003 to get them to have commemorative events with UK representation in France

Victor (vic) Brown

Dad thank you for your part in D Day ( minesweepers) along with the thousands of others We thank you 🙏

John Henry Emrey

My Grandfather who was with the Northumberland fusiliers landed in Normandy on the second day. And ending up at the relief of Bergan Belsan. At one point he was trapped behind enemy lines for several days as he did not want to leave his wounded comrade, we found this out when his comrade came to his funeral in 1960. He never said much about what he seen or the things he did. To me he was my Hero .

Richard Henry BOSHIER

Joining the Navy at 18yrs old, he served on the Destroyer "HMS Undaunted - R53" throughout the war. On 5 June 1944, Undaunted escorted convoys all through the night, across the English Channel heading for Gold Beach. On D-Day itself, it participated in the fire cover, support and rescue of the British troops. You rarely spoke of it, but thank you Dad, for everything. You are my hero.

A/B Seaman Gunner Horace Adams

In Honour of D-Day Veteran A/B Seaman Gunner Horace Adams (1924-2019) He bravely served in the Royal Navy during the Normandy Campaign on Gold Beach Assigned to Escort/patrol duty aboard MGB 602 His dedication to duty with his fellow sailors His courage and commitment will forever inspire us He honoured the memory of the fallen and the valiant spirit of the Dunkirk little ships. Forever remembered by his proud and loving family

Rowland Allan

Manchester Regiment Dad was a dispatch rider who fought alongside his comrades through Germany. Wounded twice and lost many others.

Fredrick John battrick

Bless you grandfather I'm sorry you sat in secret an have no honors or recognition but I won't stop... I've got your photos of Berlin and Russia and Norway an Brentwood barracks England ww2 14th Cavalry Regiment

Alfred Jones

My dad was in eighth Army in person Gulf .Palermo.Spileto and more he was in a football team called Movement I am very proud of my dad luckily he was one who came home sadly he passed away March 1982 love you dad♥️xx

George Henry Duke

22 years service in the Royal Marines, his ship HMS Manchester got torpedode in convoy Pedestal on the way to relieve Malta, on D Day I believe he was on a ship shelling the shore in Normandy Thank you and all your comrades for what you done for our freedom

Great Great Uncle Alec Edward Howard

Every time I visit Portsmouth. I always come and pay my respects to you and fellow sailors at the Naval Memorial. I have photos of of with the crew of HMS Fidelity and a photo of you as a young lad. Reading your service records and trying to imagine what it was like before that tradegy on 31st December 1942 off the Islands of Azores. Just makes want to say thank you and for your service to the Royal Navy.

Jack east

Thankyou uncle Jack for your service, even though we both served as gunners in the Royal Artillery, it wasn't until after you had passed away that I found out from a complete stranger that you were on the D, Day landings.

James Oliver Redpath

I never got to meet you, you died on a Normandy Beach in 1944, having lied about your age to join up at 17 and fight for your country. You were laid to rest in a small cemetary in Hermanville sur Mer, and I have visited several times to pay my respects. Your sisters, my mother being one, never forgot you, and neither shall I. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice for my freedom.

All who took part in the d day landings

Patrick David Thompson Royal Army Medical Corp Dad landed on Juno beach with the Canadian 3rd infantry Division. Dad said it was like hell on earth they went through France to German dads unit was one of the first to enter Belsen Concentration Camp he would not speak about Belsen nor watch it on tv he went on to Rotenburg where the had to look after as officers.

Alfred Albert Swainsbury R.E.M.E

Remembering with pride, my dear dad. He landed on Gold beach and went all the way through to Hamburg. The horror of what he saw and experienced never left him. I remember well the nightmares he suffered for the rest of his life. They were ordinary men who did a extraordinary job of seeing the world of Hitler's regime. I am forever proud of him, although he passed away in 1986 he is forever in my heart 💛

Hubert Leslie Hanks

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

Ernest Jack Holder

Dad landed on GOLD Beach at Asnelles early on 6th June,with his SWB Regt.He was a Bren Gunner.Dday plus13/14 he was severely wounded by a sniper. After a few weeks In field hosp,was hosp shipped to BRECHIN ,and spent a long time there convalescing..He spent to rest of his life suffering from his wounds. Each and every one of those people who landed that day and who fought were Heroes each and every one of them.So proud of my Dad,and those who fought and died for us

Leslie Lewis

You fought an gave us all the freedom we have I’m so proud of what you did in world war2 never forgotten an missed your wisdom given to us all with love ❤️

Jim Irvine

Dedicated to my lovely dad who parachuted into Normandy with the 6th Airborne Division on D-Day. As part of the Royal Army Medical Corps. he ended up based in a field hospital tending the critically injured not far from Caen. I wish I’d asked him more and listened more. We are forever in debt to all the men like my wee dad,who carried out their duty for their fellow man and country in as humble and brave a way as possible. Forever bless them all.

Harry Ayriss

Our Dad was serving on HMS Hillary on D Day 18 years old, he also severed on the Black Prince. A huge thank you to those that gave so much for our freedom.

Clifford Basil Samuel Anthony

Cliff on reaching 16 joined the Navy, probably before he should have done. He served on ships going to Iceland in convoy. Torpedoed 3 times he concluded it was dangerous, so when they asked for volunteers he did. Joining a new group which wore army uniforms and naval hats and insignia. They took him to Scotland and tried to drown him. On 12 May he reached his 18th birthday. On D Day he landed on Sword beach as a radio operator calling in/ directing bombardment from the ships in the bay.

Edward Hall

My father served on HMS Lookout during WW11 he served in Malta, Italy, Africa and assisting the Russian Convoys. He assisted in rescuing sailors from a torpedoed ship.

To my Father

My father was on landing craft on D Day he did 10 Runs dropping American Rangers off

Gerald Eldridge

My dad landed on Gold Beach on D-Day he was in the Pioneer Corps and then went on through to Belgium as with most of them he never spoke about it but proud of him and all the brave men who took part love you always dad