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)
Flight Lieutenant John Alexander Morrison, 575 Squadron, RAFVR. Died 5 August 1944, Age 26.
Serjeant David Laing, Black Watch and No. 4 Commando. Died on 10th June 1944, Age 30.
Captain William Kenneth Mathewson - Operation Goodwood. (Extract from War Diary Fife and Forfar Yeomanry. March-November 1944)
Lieutenant Ian Davidson Gilmour, 5th/7th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders. Died 13th June 1944, age 23.
Driver James William Orton
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