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)
Trooper Andrew Buxton Miller 7920763, C Sqn., 2nd Bn., Derbyshire Yeomanry, RAC
Major John Richard St. Leger Aldworth, 2nd Bn., Royal Ulster Rifles
Serjeant Douglas G.L. Huddlestone, 4801143, 4th Bn Lincolns - 'The Search for "Danny Boy"'
Serjeant Douglas George Hemming, 555511 of the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Hussars, 11th Armoured Division
Chaplain James S Taylor, Royal Army Chaplains’ Department, Attd 2nd HLI. Died 30 June 1944, Age 43
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