Memorial To D-Day
(N.Z. Press Assn. —Copyright) PORTSMOUTH, June 6. Field-Marshal Viscount Montgomery, who was deputy commander to General Eisenhower at the D-day invasion of Normandy, today laid the foundation stone of a D-Day memorial. The memorial is an extension to the nave of Portsmouth’s twelfth century cathedral. Designed by four architects, it will be built of concrete, glass and glass-fibre and incorporate the emblems of all the units of the 12 nations which took part in the invasion against German forces occupying Europe. Portsmouth was the springboard for the invasion which was launched from headquarters outside the city 22 years ago today. The new nave will cost about £400,000 sterling. A campaign is being launched to raise funds to have it completed by the 25th anniversary of D-Day in 1969.
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Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31081, 9 June 1966, Page 9
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131Memorial To D-Day Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31081, 9 June 1966, Page 9
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