ON June 6, a group of Glasgow veterans will gather on a Normandy beach to remember those who lost their lives in the D-Day landings, 80 years ago…
ON June 6, a group of Glasgow veterans will gather on a Normandy beach to remember those who lost their lives in the D-Day landings, 80 years ago this week.“Around 35 veterans and family members are going to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, and we will be taking a letter and a gift of a bottle of whisky from the Lord Provost of Glasgow to the Mayor of Caen.
The group from Glasgow will also visit Douvres-la-Delivrande Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery where Private James McPhilemy is laid to rest. The 20-year-old from Possilpark was killed in action on June 17, 1944. All over the UK, 80th anniversary commemorations are taking place to honour the brave soldiers who risked their lives for freedom and peace.
The HMS Rowley’s role was to circle the HMS Warspite while she was shelling German positions. Albert and his crew were constantly watching for U-Boats looking to torpedo the warship, acting as a first line of defence as the Allies launched their assault on sea, land and air.
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