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 Reginald Robert Hinds 5728652, 5th Bn., Dorsetshire Regiment - 'Hill 112'
Captain Richard John Frederick Abel 140800, 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards, RAC
Sapper Fred Sweetman 6400431, 257 Field Company, Royal Engineers
Private Arthur Jonathan Hyde 1092004, 1st Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment
Petty Officer Telegraphist George Albert Casselden P/WRX666, RNV(Wireless)R, H.M.L.C.H. 185
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