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It’s been eighty years since these brave buggers waded ashore at Normandy.

The 6th of June 1944 is a day that will always be remembered by those of us with a passion for British military history.

Under heavy fire they defied the odds and gained a foothold in nazi occupied Europe.

But did you know that only one soldier was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions that day?

Well today, we are going to tell his story - Stan Hollis of the Green Howards.

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