Members of the Solent and Districted Branch of the Royal Engineers Association undertook a small parade at the D-Day museum in Southsea to mark the official unveiling plaques to commemorate four Royal Engineers Veterans who had participated in D-Day and passed away during the COVID Lockdown period.They also unveiled a Corps of Royal Engineers Plaque to commemorate the wider involvement of Royal Engineers in the D-Day Landings.
1. D-Day Parade and Plaque Unveiling
Pictured is: A wreath was also laid. Picture: Keith Woodland (090921-44) Photo: Keith Woodland
2. D-Day Parade and Plaque Unveiling
Pictured is: A minute's silence was held for the four men. Picture: Keith Woodland (090921-33) Photo: Keith Woodland
3. D-Day Parade and Plaque Unveiling
Pictured is: Guests at the event observed the minute's silence. Picture: Keith Woodland (090921-37) Photo: Keith Woodland
4. D-Day Parade and Plaque Unveiling
Pictured is: Vice Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, Charles Ackroyd unveils the plaque with Mark Stevens, Branch Secretary. Picture: Keith Woodland (090921-18) Photo: Keith Woodland