

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)


Fireman Hugh Murray, Merchant Navy, S.S. Samlong (London)
Second World War
Merchant Navy
United Kingdom
D-Day and Invasion of Normandy
CANVEY ISLAND (ST. KATHERINE) CHURCHYARD
By Alan Murdey
United Kingdom

Pte. Norman Worth Tucker 4Bn Somerset Light Infantry. Killed during training exercise for D-Day
Second World War
Army
United Kingdom
D-Day and Invasion of Normandy
DODBROOKE (ST. THOMAS-A-BECKET) CHURCHYARD
By Jane Stephen
United Kingdom

Pte 5670915 Cecil Bishop, 4th Battalion The Somerset Light Infantry - tragically killed in training for D-Day
By Jane Stephen
United Kingdom

L/Sgt Frederick C. Davies, 12th (Yorks) Parachute Bn - Fell at Pont l'Eveque Aug 22, 1944
By Kevin Smith
United Kingdom

Serjeant William Henry Hockley, 1st Battalion Worcestershire ~ He Fell On The Road To Tilly...
Second World War
Army
United Kingdom
D-Day and Invasion of Normandy
VERNON (VERNONNET) COMMUNAL CEMETERY
By Gary Broad
United Kingdom
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