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.
5. D-Day Parade and Plaque Unveiling
Pictured is: John Foard and Rosemary Mortimer, Son and daughter of Ernest Foard.
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6. D-Day Parade and Plaque Unveiling
Pictured is: Mark Stevens lays a wreath
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7. D-Day Parade and Plaque Unveiling
Pictured is: Martyn Cross, Son of Rob Cross who was 100yrs old when he died. His father was a demolitions expert during the war.
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8. D-Day Parade and Plaque Unveiling
Pictured is: The Royal Engineers Plaque that was unveiled.
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