Normandy Veterans Association, York

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Normandy Veterans Association, York

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  • NVA, Normandy Veterans Association: York Branch

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  • York Branch; Normandy Veterans Association; -Present

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    York Branch

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    -Present

    History

    The Normandy Veterans Association was formed initially in Grimsby in 1981. Following this many local branches were developed with the York Branch coming into being in 1994. The first member was Herbert Atkin who lived in Lowther Street, York. By 1996 there were 63 members after which numbers started to decline with the last and 91st member joining the Branch in 2009. The National Association closed down in November 2014 following the 70th anniversary of D Day celebrations after which many local branches folded but the York Branch wish to continue for as long as possible. The group are now known as the York Normandy Veterans and there remain nine Veterans who are supported by Honorary Members and families.
    See Also - Smith; Ken (1925-2020); Mr
    See Also - Cooke; Ken (1926-Present); Mr
    See Also - Haydock; Dennis (1923-2017); Mr

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    A non profit organisation which fundraises for and hosts social events for members of the York Normandy Veterans Association who were a part of the Normandy Landings in 1944.

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    The Normandy Veterans Association was formed initially in Grimsby in 1981. Following this many local branches were developed with the York Branch coming into being in 1994. The first member was Herbert Atkin who lived in Lowther Street, York. By 1996 there were 63 members after which numbers started to decline with the last and 91st member joining the Branch in 2009. The National Association closed down in November 2014 following the 70th anniversary of D Day celebrations after which many local branches folded but the York Branch wish to continue for as long as possible. The group are now known as the York Normandy Veterans and there remain nine Veterans who are supported by Honorary Members and families.

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    International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa

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