Post by Admin on Sept 4, 2022 3:13:19 GMT
Royal British Legion - Paris France
3 September 2019.
Honouring all those Merchant Navy Seamen who died doing their duty for the United Kingdom during both World Wars and later conflicts. (This photo was taken on the 75th Anniversary of DDay, 6th June 2019.
The Merchant Navy Standard Bearer, Caroline Clopet was standing on Sword Beach alongside the Royal Navy Veterans Association. The Red Ensign was especially made for the Ceremony at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris for the 100th Commemoration of the end of World War 1, 11th November 2019.)
During World War Two, the Merchant Navy were a vital link between a cut-off United Kingdom and the rest of the allied forces. They carried food, arms, ammunition, troops and other supplies.
The efforts of the Merchant navy kept the UK from starvation. It was highly dangerous work, especially in the Atlantic.
The Merchant Vessels were usually only lightly armed, and were a key target for German U-boats.
185,000 seamen and women served in the Merchant Navy during WW2. 36,000+
died in action, the majority of whom died beneath the waves and have
no marked graves.
We Will Remember Them.
3 September 2019.
Honouring all those Merchant Navy Seamen who died doing their duty for the United Kingdom during both World Wars and later conflicts. (This photo was taken on the 75th Anniversary of DDay, 6th June 2019.
The Merchant Navy Standard Bearer, Caroline Clopet was standing on Sword Beach alongside the Royal Navy Veterans Association. The Red Ensign was especially made for the Ceremony at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris for the 100th Commemoration of the end of World War 1, 11th November 2019.)
During World War Two, the Merchant Navy were a vital link between a cut-off United Kingdom and the rest of the allied forces. They carried food, arms, ammunition, troops and other supplies.
The efforts of the Merchant navy kept the UK from starvation. It was highly dangerous work, especially in the Atlantic.
The Merchant Vessels were usually only lightly armed, and were a key target for German U-boats.
185,000 seamen and women served in the Merchant Navy during WW2. 36,000+
died in action, the majority of whom died beneath the waves and have
no marked graves.
We Will Remember Them.