Unveiling of the Plaque at the Rising Sun Pier, Hants

On the afternoon of the 5th June 1944, the day before D day, nearly 3,000 Commandos were embarked in 36 In fantry Landing Craft from the Rising Sun Pier, on the Warsash side of the River Hamble, Hants. On the 28th May 1980 a plaque was unveiled by the Rt. Hon. The Countess Mountbatten of Burma, CD,JP,DL

[Photos from the collection of Roland Oliver , No.4 Cdo., and provided courtesy of Jimmy Dunning. Posted by Pete R.]