Sword Beach, British 3rd Infantry, D-Day, June 6 1944

[thewaryears1939]

Many thanks for sharing your story, which is much appreciated. I only learned this week that a colleague of mine's grandfather was also landed on Sword Beach on D-Day. He was RA but they lost their gun almost immediately and fought in Normandy as infantry. I'll hope to post some pics of him during the Normandy campaign soon. Best Regards

[BritAU2TH]

Posted in memory of my grandad, a regimental sergeant major of the East Yorkshire light infantry landed at Sword beach on 6th June. Thankfully he made it through to his objective at Cean and also made it through the war only to be took by Cancer in 1982.He joined up at 15 years old in 1936 and saw much of the action around Europe, middle east and North Africa during the war years. Ironically he was once stationed in Iraq as part of a pre war defence and training programme. How times change

[thewaryears1939]

That's a fascinating story, we'd love to know more

[FLYWHEEL1967]

My father was there also with the Welsh fusiliers artillery....

And my mother's family was trying to push him back into the English channel and they where also fighing in russa

[thewaryears1939]

Great to read about your Dad. Of course, medics did a doubly dangerous and essential role.

[lynbrae]

My father landed on Sword beach on d day he was part of the medical team british army thanks dad

[thewaryears1939]

@lynbrae Hello There: Many thanks for sharing, it's always great to hear from people who have a direct link with the history, and something to be proud of.

[bobnudd]

@lynbrae well said my great grandad fell on that beach , i and my son have since been there to honer him and his m8s who fell. we WILL NEVER FORGET ! FOR THEY GAVE THERE TOMMOROW SO WE COULD HAVE OUR TODAY!