Last week, our own Brian Donovan was honoured to attend a tribute to D-Day marine veterans, in the presence of the ships of the Second World War.
Mayor of Ouistreham thanking the service men and women, Ouistreham. Photo: Brian Donovan
Brian Donovan with other attendees, Ouistreham. Photo: Brian Donovan
Army vehicle with US flag, Ouistreham. Photo: Brian Donovan
Soldiers stand to attention, Ouistreham. Photo: Brian Donovan
One of the ships of the second World War, Ouistreham. Photo: Brian Donovan
Poppy was a cook during the war. Ouistreham. Photo: Brian Donovan
Two crosses on the beach where soldiers fell. Ouistreham. Photo: Brian Donovan
If you are looking for more resources on WWII, check out these blogs by Findmypast:
https://www.findmypast.ie/blog/community/a-dday-veterans-return-to-normandy
https://www.findmypast.ie/blog/discoveries/12-incredible-d-day-stories
https://www.findmypast.ie/blog/help/where-to-search-for-ww2-ancestors