92 year-old John Cornwell from Cheltenham will be once again returning to the beaches of Normandy on the 6th June. Along with 300 other Normandy veterans who are being taken back to France by the The Royal British Legion (RBL) on a specially chartered ship for the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
Veterans and members of the public are encouraged to attend a short Parade and Service of Commemoration this Thursday, 6th June at 12.30pm at the War Memorial, Promenade, Cheltenham. Mayor Roger Whyborn will be present and will lay a special D-Day75 poppy wreath.