

D-Day and Invasion of Normandy
Landing thousands of men on the beaches of Normandy, in the face of intense resistance, was the sum of an incredible amount of bravery, ambition and organisation. Despite the successes of D-Day, losses were heavy on land, sea and air. Tell us their stories. (Image © IWM A 23938)


Leading Wireman Edward Joseph Trendell, Royal Navy – H.M. Landing Craft Tank (Armoured).
By Noonans Mayfair
United Kingdom

Private Leslie James Hooper 14579817, 12th (Airborne) Bn., Devonshire Regiment
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Corporal John Thomas Tranter, 9th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry
By Joyce Mann (1)
United Kingdom

Private Charles Kenneth Stringer, The 7th Light Infantry Parachute Battalion
Second World War
Air Force
United Kingdom
D-Day and Invasion of Normandy
LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY, DOUVRES
By Jayne Elizabeth Stringer
United Kingdom

Driver Robert McLean Kerr - Royal Army Service Corps
Second World War
Army
United Kingdom
D-Day and Invasion of Normandy
LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY, DOUVRES
By Glenn Kelly
United Kingdom
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