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Normandy (Operation Overlord)
Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of occupied Europe commonly known as D-Day, saw the 6th Airborne Division in action f...
Bombardier Albert Farndon enlisted into the Royal Artillery (RA) during World War II. His service included time with E Troop, 4th Airlanding Anti-Tank Battery, RA.
He qualified as a military parachutist on Course 153 which ran at RAF Ringway from 12 to 24 February 1945. Albert's jump instructor noted this about him:
"Average parachutist. Unobtrusive, and has worked well throughout the course"
Service History
- Date not known 4th Airlanding Anti-Tank Battery RA (Bombardier)