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85th Field Company RE, Nottingham Bridge, Courseulles
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85th Field Company RE, Nottingham Bridge, Courseulles
The Memorial was put up in 1994 by Old comrades of 85th Fld Coy, RE. It has a handsome frame with badges in bas-relief. The 85th landed at Graye-sur-Mer in the early hours of D-Day 6 June 1944 and there is another memorial in Graye church. Date: 2009
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1994 85th Badges Bas Relief Comrades D Day Frame Handsome Hours Landed
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In this poignant photograph, the Nottingham Bridge Memorial in Courseulles-sur-Mer, France, stands as a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of the 85th Field Company Royal Engineers (RE), who played a crucial role in the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944. The memorial, erected by old comrades of the company in 1994, is housed in a handsome frame adorned with bas-relief badges of the Royal Engineers and the 85th Field Company. The 85th Field Company RE was among the first Allied units to land on the beaches of Graye-sur-Mer in the early hours of D-Day. Their mission was to clear the way for the advance of the infantry and armor by breaching the German defenses and constructing temporary bridges. The company's efforts were instrumental in securing a foothold for the Allied forces on the European continent. The memorial is located near the site where the 85th Field Company RE first set foot on French soil, and there is another memorial in the Graye church in their honor. This photograph captures the solemn and reflective atmosphere surrounding the memorial, reminding us of the sacrifices made by the brave men of the 85th Field Company RE during the D-Day landings and the pivotal role they played in the Allied victory in World War II. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the past and the importance of remembering the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who fought to secure our freedom. The bas-relief badges on the frame add a sense of history and tradition, making this a fitting tribute to the 85th Field Company RE and their valiant efforts during the D-Day landings.
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