Memorial to Major Charles Strafford MBE, Ranville

After the war a number of veterans returned to Normandy to live and one of the most notable was Charles Strafford. He became very involved in the Commemorations associated with D-Day and the subsequent memorials and their upkeep. This plaque was placed by the villagers of Ranville amongst whom Charles was well known. As a former member of HQ 6th Airborne Brigiade, he was frequently visited by VIPs who were not unattracted by the fine wine cellar that he had at home

Airborne Amongst Cellar Codename Codenamed Commemorations D-day Dday Frequently Involved Landings Memorials Neptune Overlord Placed Plaque Ranville Returned Strafford Subsequent Upkeep Veterans Villagers Vips Whom

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