Event    From 1944  To 1944

Operation Overlord

Categories: Armed Forces

Countries: Belgium, France, Netherlands, USA

The allied campaign in WW2 for the liberation of North West Europe including the Normandy D-Day landings.

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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Operation Overlord

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D-Day Tree

These 4 plaques, each about 7" (we didn't actually measure them) are laid int...

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Dwight D Eisenhower

The United States of America recognizes the selfless service and manifold con...

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Operation Torch & Operation Overlord

Norfolk House In this building, 24 June 1942 - 8 November 1942, general of t...

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Other Subjects

James Lind

James Lind

Born Edinburgh. Specialised in medical treatment for the navy and in treating scurvy.Not to be confused with another Scots medical John Lind, born 20 years later.

Person, Armed Forces, Medicine, Scotland

1 memorial
William Gosling, VC

William Gosling, VC

Battery sergeant in the Royal Field Artillery. Awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions on 5th April 1917 at the Battle of Arras. Awarded the VC for his heroism on 5 April 1917, age 24, while se...

Person, Armed Forces, France

War served, WW1
1 memorial
W. J. Maynard

W. J. Maynard

Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.

Person, Armed Forces

War served, WW1
1 memorial
John N. Horton

John N. Horton

Resident of the West Ward, Hendon who served and died in WW1.

Person, Armed Forces

War dead, WW1
1 memorial
W. G. H. King

W. G. H. King

J. Lyons & Co. Ltd. staff member who died in WW2.

Person, Armed Forces

War dead, WW2
1 memorial