

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)


Private George Alfred Freeman, 2571722, 8th Battalion, Parachute Regiment, A.A.C.
By Anne Timms
United Kingdom

Lieutenant John Dunn - 'Proud to Serve'
By Pauline Rutherford
United Kingdom

Lieutenant Arthur Winterhalder - Grandfather killed in action on D-Day
By Juliet Davies
Belgium

British Home Child, Private Jack Cawthron, B/86847, The Highland Light Infantry of Canada
By Helen Richmond
United Kingdom

Private George Edward Hellawell, 14661075, 2nd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment
Second World War
Army
United Kingdom
D-Day and Invasion of Normandy
OSSETT (HOLY TRINITY) CHURCHYARD
By Anne-Marie Fawcett
United Kingdom
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