Légion d’Honneur Presented To D-Day Veterans
Four British Royal Navy veterans have been awarded France’s highest honour, the Légion d’Honneur, for their service in helping to liberate France almost 75 years ago… The French government awarded medals to Denis Haley, Charles Kavanagh, Patrick Reardon and John...
D-Day 75: Anniversary Events Announced
Events to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day in June 2019 have been announced at an event at in Portsmouth… Vice Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir Gordon Messenger announced the official commemorations during a visit to The D-Day Story in Portsmouth....
Williamson Invites D-Day Veterans To 75th Anniversary
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has written an open letter to veterans of the Normandy Landings inviting them to take part in D-Day75, the commemorations of the 75th anniversary of the Normandy Landings… The Ministry of Defence has planned a series of major...
