The 6th Airborne Division was formed on 23rd April 1943. It took part in the invasion of Normandy on 6th June 1944 remaining in the line until the break out to the Seine in August. It reformed in the UK and was employed in the Ardennes during the 1944-5 winter German counter-offensive. In March 1945 the Division was involved with the Rhine Crossing and subsequent advance to the Baltic at the wars end.
In 1945 the Division was despatched to Palestine on internal security duties until the end of the British Mandate in 1948. In April of that year the Division returned to the UK and was disbanded.
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See also: HQ 6th Airborne Division
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Operations. 06/06/1944 Normandy {Operation Overloard}. 17/08/1944
Breakout From The Bridgehead {Operation Paddle} Fataly wounded on the 19th August In the Battle for Dozule died from wounds on the 20th August 1944.
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