Here is a recording of Don Shepard’s interview with Radio Kent last week talking about the German Presidents appearance at the Cenotaph Parade. Don did brilliantly in the interview and we can share it with you below.
Visit this link from The Star to read about Sheffield war veterans who scattered sand from the beaches of Normandy whilst planting a tree in memory of the fallen.
You can sign up for updates and further information about the Normandy Memorial Trust by clicking here.
A commemorative service at the NMA Alrewas 17-09-18. Thank you to Peter Lloyd for sharing these photos.
The Spirit of Normandy Trust hosted the 2018 Young Historian prize-giving ceremony on 6th October 2018 at 12 noon – a buffet lunch was provided . The venue was the Victory Services Club, 63-79 Seymour St London W2 2HF.
This was also a “mini reunion” for the Normandy Veterans.
Plans are already underway for the Spirit of Normandy Trusts 2019 – 75th Anniversary Normandy Veterans Reunion to take place in Portsmouth from 6-8th September 2019, so be sure mark the date on the calendar and we will keep you updated.