Roy Suzuki (centre) and 2 others, Normandy 50 years on, 1994
Date: 20/01/2010
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Owner: Peter harding
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.]
