The story
Passed through the STRAITS of DOVER without incident at about 0100 hours.
2200 hours
Weighed anchor about five miles out from “GOLD BEACH” at LEHAMEL 875803.
Orders received to be ready to off-load at first light tomorrow.
There's more to discover
You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.