Roll of Honour - Dorset - D-Day Memorial

Ministry of Defence

Lest We Forget

The Royal British Legion

The memorial is situated on the green in Chiswell.

1944 – 1945 The MAJOR PART OF THE AMERICAN ASSAULT FORCES WHICH LANDED ON THE SHORES OF FRANCE ON D- DAY, 6 JUNE 1944, WAS LAUNCHED FROM PORTLAND HARBOUR. FROM 8 JUNE 1944 TO 7 MAY 1945. 418,585 TROOPS and 144,093 VEHICLES WERE EMBARKED FROM THIS HARBOR. THIS PLAQUE MARKS THE ROUTE WHICH THE VEHICLES AND TROOPS TOOK ON THEIR WAY TO POINTS OF EMBARKCATION PRESENTED BY THE 14TH MAJOR PORT USA ARMY.
Harold G. Miller		Sherman L.Kiser
Major T.C.		Colonel T.C.
Sub-Port Commander		Port Commander

Last updated 3 August, 2008

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