D-Day 75th Anniversary

Last week, our own Brian Donovan was honoured to attend a tribute to D-Day marine veterans, in the presence of the ships of the Second World War. 

 

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Mayor of Ouistreham thanking the service men and women, Ouistreham. Photo: Brian Donovan 
 

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Brian Donovan with other attendees, Ouistreham. Photo: Brian Donovan 
 

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Army vehicle with US flag, Ouistreham. Photo: Brian Donovan 
 

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Soldiers stand to attention, Ouistreham. Photo: Brian Donovan 
 

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One of the ships of the second World War, Ouistreham. Photo: Brian Donovan 

 

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Poppy was a cook during the war. Ouistreham. Photo: Brian Donovan 

 

Two crosses on the beach where soldiers fell. Ouistreham. Photo: Brian Donovan 

 

If you are looking for more resources on WWII, check out these blogs by Findmypast: 

https://blog.findmypast.ie/a-dday-veterans-return-to-normandy-2638712775.html

https://blog.findmypast.ie/12-incredible-d-day-stories-2638713206.html

https://blog.findmypast.ie/where-to-search-for-ww2-ancestors-2638676374.html

 

 


By Caitlin Bain

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