CALNE Branch of The Royal British Legion will be holding a special service at St Mary's Church on the 9th June 2024 to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings in 1944.
The D-Day landings took place on 6th June 1944 and are considered one of the greatest triumphs by the Allied forces during WW2.
The assault saw 156,000 troops land on the coast of France and led to the liberation of the northern part of the country.
Calne Branch of The Royal British Legion would like to honour the brave men and women involved in the D-Day landings and are asking for your help to keep their memory alive for generations to come.
They are asking for your family's stories, did a member of your family take part in the landings?
If so, Calne Branch of The Royal British Legion would like to hear from you so their memory can be honoured during the service. If you are willing to share details or stories, please contact
No information will be shared without consent.
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