D Coy 12th Bn Devonshire Regt - glider trained. Went in by boat, insufficient gliders. Six days in the channel. At Ranville, Breville with 7 Para Bn - “our finest hour”, casualties, 162 killed in 5 mins. Across the Rhine as part of 3” mortar platoon & despatch rider.

Len Mann

Len Mann served with D Company 12th Battalion Devonshire Regiment.

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