Jeff Haward MM celebrates his 100th Birthday !
At the end of July, Middlesex Regiment veteran Jeff Haward became a centurion, duly receiving his telegram from Her Majesty
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‘A’ Company, 7th Parachute Battalion’s Heroic Defence of Benouville (and therefore Pegasus Bridge) on D-Day
Benouville was the village at the western end of Pegasus Bridge. It’s defence on D-Day was absolutely crucial because if
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Lieutenant George Peters remembered on the Knutsford War Memorial.
23 year-old Lt George Frederick Peters, 9th Parachute Battalion, was killed in action on D-Day during a ‘friendly bombing’ incident.
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The Forgotten Defenders of Pegasus Bridge
The 7th Parachute Battalion Memorial at the Benouville T-Junction. (Which has recently been replaced).
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Building work to permanently alter the topography of the Merville Battery.
No 1 Casemate at the Merville Battery
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Lord Lovat and THAT White Sweater !
A film that influences written history.
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Pegasus Bridge Pocket Guide – In French !
Pegasus Bridge Guide de Poche – En Français !
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Jeff Haward MM at the Reichswald grave of his great friend, Frank Dollin.
Middlesex veteran pays tribute to his old friend.
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Historic Benouville Landmark Demolished
The corner house on the road leading to Pegasus Bridge is demolished.
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