98 Soldiers Honored at British Normandy Memorial 82 Years After D-Day
98 'lost' hero soldiers added to D-Day monument 82 years after they died

Image: Express
The names of 98 servicemen who died during D-Day and the subsequent Battle of Normandy have been added to the British Normandy Memorial in Ver-sur-Mer, France. This addition brings the total names commemorated to 22,540. A dedication ceremony is scheduled for the eve of the 82nd anniversary of D-Day.
- 0198 names of lost servicemen have been engraved on the British Normandy Memorial, increasing the total to 22,540.
- 02The memorial honors those who fell during D-Day and the subsequent Battle of Normandy.
- 03The names were added following forensic research by the Normandy Memorial Trust to rectify historical record-keeping errors.
- 04General The Lord Dannatt emphasized the importance of remembering these soldiers and the need for national defense.
- 05The British Normandy Memorial was opened on June 6, 2021, and was a project supported by D-Day veterans.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
In a significant tribute, the British Normandy Memorial in Ver-sur-Mer, France, has added the names of 98 servicemen who were previously unaccounted for during D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. This addition brings the total to 22,540 names engraved on the memorial, which honors those who lost their lives during these pivotal events of World War II. The formal unveiling of the names will take place during a dedication ceremony on the eve of the 82nd anniversary of D-Day. Historical inaccuracies in military records led to the omission of these names, but forensic research conducted by the Normandy Memorial Trust has rectified this oversight. General The Lord Dannatt, a prominent figure in the memorial's establishment, highlighted the importance of recognizing these soldiers' sacrifices and the ongoing need for national defense. The British Normandy Memorial, inaugurated on June 6, 2021, stands as a testament to the bravery of servicemen from various nationalities who fought in Normandy.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The addition of these names honors the memory of soldiers who sacrificed their lives, fostering a sense of remembrance and historical accuracy.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
What do you think about the addition of the 98 names to the memorial?
Connecting to poll...
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.





