Les Parachutistes de Saint Vaast En Auge

Discussion in 'NW Europe' started by englandphil, Mar 21, 2009.

  1. englandphil

    englandphil Very Senior Member

    This site is dedicated to 12 paratroopers who lost their life on D-Day night, 5th 6th June 1944, at Saint Vaast En Auge, Normandy, France.

    Private John ALDRED
    Captain Spencer DAISLEY
    Signalman Douglas DAVIS
    S/Sgt Colin HOPGOOD
    Lieutenant Alfred HUGHES
    Sgt George LA CROIX
    Gunner Frank NEWHAM
    Sgt Daniel PHILLIPS
    Major Andrew POPE
    S/Sgt Leslie RIDINGS
    Gunner Douglas STANLEY
    Bombardier William WHITNEY


    A very interesting site, with photographs and details of how the individuals died


    ludo
     
    englandphil, Mar 21, 2009
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  2. Capt.Sensible

    Capt.Sensible Well-Known Member

    A splendid little site, if a bit eccentric here and there. Do you know who put it up? Is it French?
     
    Capt.Sensible, Mar 21, 2009
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  3. englandphil

    englandphil Very Senior Member

    Im not sure Capt, but it looks as if it's something that has been put together by members of the village

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    englandphil, Mar 21, 2009
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  4. englandphil

    englandphil Very Senior Member

    Im not sure Capt, but it looks as if it's something that has been put together by members of the village

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    englandphil, Mar 21, 2009
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