

The Italian Campaign
All too often the sacrifices made in Italy are overshadowed by the Allied landings in Normandy. Some of those who fought for the liberation of Italy even referred to themselves ironically as “D-Day dodgers”, yet all who took part in the campaign knew the hardships and sacrifices made in one of the fiercest struggles of the war in Europe. (Image: IWM NA 14999)


Sapper Henry Martin Jones, 626 Field Sqn. R.E. ~ his death was a tragedy
By Gary Broad
United Kingdom

Sergeant Munro Joseph Daggitt. 1st Field Regiment RCHA - C Battery.
By Mary Jade Daggitt Cotty
United Kingdom

L/Cpl. Wallace Harold Smith, Royal Army Ordnance Corps ~ "well liked by everyone who knew him"
By Gary Broad
United Kingdom

Flying Officer 160250 Francis Girvin Barbour RAFVR 237 (Rhodesia) Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Lance Corporal Hugh Bryan Allan - Royal Scots
By South Ayrshire Field of Heroes
United Kingdom
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