Video by Pvt. Erin Swisher
Sgt. 1st Class Thompson D-Day History Interview
7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
June 3, 2019 | 2:30
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Rockford Ray Thompson speaks about his grandfather's service in WWII as well as continuing his family’s airborne legacy through himself and his oldest son whom also serves June 3, 2019, at Sainte Mere Eglise. More than 1,300 U.S. Service Members, partnered with 950 troops from across Europe and Canada, have converged in northwestern France to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Operation Overlord, the WWII Allied Invasion of Normandy, commonly known as D-Day. Upwards of 80 ceremonies in 40 French communities in the region will take place between June 1-9,2019, the apex being held June 6th at the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer.
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