D-Day veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Wellington | Somerset County Gazette
A veteran who now lives in Wellington was recently recognised for his role in the D-Day and celebrated his 100th birthday.
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A veteran who now lives in Wellington was recently recognised for his role in the D-Day and celebrated his 100th birthday.
Lt Richard Willis was injured during the Normandy D-Day landings and has been given a "Top Secret" gift.
Lieutenant Richard Willis RN was the second in command on a landing craft tasked with taking US tanks and troops to Utah beach on D-Day in 1944.
Lieutenant Richard Willis RN was the second in command on a landing craft tasked with taking American tanks and troops to Utah Beach, Normandy, as part of Operation Overlord in June 1944.
Lieutenant Richard Willis RN was the second in command on a landing craft tasked with taking US tanks and troops to Utah beach on D-Day in 1944.