Memories of Normandy (1 Viewer)

[jazzeum]

Four veterans of Normandy, all of different nationalities, briefly recount their experiences from those first few days, http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/06/opinion/memories-from-normandy.html?hp&rref=opinion

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Nice story to read. Mr. Batts looks remarkable for his age !

 

[jazzeum]

Indeed.

Here is a story of a 89 year old British veteran who went missing from his nursing home but was found in Normandy for the celebrations, http://deadconfederates.com/2014/06/06/d-day-sixth-of-june/

 

[jazzeum]

I just read the comments section in the Times piece. Some great comments, especially from people whose fathers fought in France and from people touched by the soldiers.

 

[Mitch]

I loved the guy who was told he could not go by a rest home to Normandy and just gave them the fingers and went. Good on him!!!
Mitch

 

[jazzeum]

I loved that story too and sounds like he was having a great time!