The story
First Lord of the Admiralty Winston Churchill honored the officers and crew of Rawalpindi, "whose glorious fight against overwhelming odds deserves the respect and honour of the House of Commons and of the nation"
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.