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British 6th Airborne Memorial, Putot en Auge Normandy
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British 6th Airborne Memorial, Putot en Auge Normandy
The Memorial Board, which is outside the Mairie, was unveiled on 6 June 2007 by Major Jack Watson MC, of 13th (Lancs) Para Bn and there is a Memorial Plaque inside to him.Jack died on 14 April 2011 age 94. The Board acknowledges and details the Liberation of Putot on 18/19 August and in particular the fighting amongst the houses and for the railway station. The picture shows the Mayor and Nicole Asmant who was greatly involved in establishing the Memorial. Date: 2009
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13th 2007 Jack Lancs Mairie Major Para Plaque Unveiled Watson
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In this poignant photograph, the Mayor of Putot en Auge, Normandy, stands proudly next to Nicole Asmant, a local resident instrumental in the establishment of the British 6th Airborne Memorial. The memorial board, which is situated outside the Mairie, was unveiled on the 6th of June, 2007, by Major Jack Watson MC, of the 13th (Lancs) Para Bn. Major Watson, who died on the 14th of April, 2011, at the age of 94, is also commemorated with a memorial plaque inside the Mairie. The memorial board acknowledges and details the liberation of Putot en Auge on the 18th and 19th of August, 1944. Particularly notable is the fierce fighting that took place amongst the houses and for the railway station. The brave soldiers of the 6th Airborne Division fought valiantly to secure the town from German occupation, making this a significant moment in the history of Putot en Auge and the wider Normandy region. The image captures a moment of unity and appreciation between the Mayor, Nicole Asmant, and the memory of Major Jack Watson, as they pay tribute to the sacrifices made by the British 6th Airborne Division during the liberation of Putot en Auge. The memorial serves as a reminder of the courage and determination shown by the soldiers during this pivotal moment in World War II history. Date: 2009. [Note: This caption is for descriptive and informative purposes only and is not intended for commercial use. Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online.]
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