D-Day veterans mark 82nd anniversary as nearly 100 British names added to memorial
Veterans gathered in France to mark the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings, an event highlighted by the addition of 98 names to the British Normandy Memorial. The new names represent soldiers whose deaths were previously unrecorded or inaccurately documented.
Why it matters
This event underscores the ongoing efforts to preserve historical accuracy and honor the sacrifices made during World War II.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google John Maguire , Normandy and Adam Goldsmith PA Media Henry Rice (l) and 100-year-old Ken Hay (r) are among the veterans to have travelled to France for the commemorations Some of the last remaining surviving UK veterans are commemorating the anniversary of D-Day, 82 years since the allied invasion of northern France in World War Two.
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