There have been many books, films and television programmes made about D-Day and each one of the hundreds of thousands of people involved in the overall operation has a story to tell.

We've compiled a selection of veterans' stories, many of which appeared in the Badge of Honour section in our Legion magazine. Each one is a unique insight into that memorable occasion in June 1944.

Marine Len Bloomfield, Royal Marines, Artillery Troop Support. We'll be following Len's story as he returns to Normandy for the 70th anniversary #DDayLen

• Able Seaman Brian Bignall, LCT 854, Sword Beach
• Lance Corporal Denis Bowater, 3rd British Infantry Division, Sword Beach
• REME Craftsman Robert Burton, 31st Tank Brigade, Sword Beach
• Sub-Lieutenant Brian Carter, Royal Navy Volunteer Reserves, Omaha Beach
• Stan Dickenson, Royal Artillery Corp, Gold Beach
• Private Tommy Nicholls, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, Normandy
• Marine Harold Robinson, Royal Marines, RMS Ramillies, off Normandy beaches
• Leading Aircraftman David Roulston, 146 Typhoon Wing, St Croix-sur-Mer, Normandy 
• Seaman Ivor Stephens, Coastal Forces, ML143 of the 5th ML Flotilla, Omaha Beach 

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