The story
For the D-Day invasion, Operation Neptune, on June 6th 1944, the 1-401st arrived on UTAH Beach with the 4th Infantry Division in the UNCLE RED sector. It was to link up with the paratroopers that landed earlier that morning.
There's more to discover
You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.