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)
Sergeant Colin F. Poole, RAFVR ~ "English and Canadian friends who fell in a glorious manner..."
Major John James Tompkins - Played for Fulham; Died in Normandy
Lance Sergeant Joseph Patrick Walsh G/23259, North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment, R.C.I.C.
Able Seaman Noble Stidolph Sanderson D/JX 28780 Royal Navy Killed aboard HMS Fratton in August 1944
Lance Corporal John Ernest Walker G/22835, North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment, R.C.I.C.
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