"Keep 'em Moving"
60th Anniversary
Normandy Campaign
12th June 2004
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The Queens Own Cameron Highlanders "Keep 'em Moving" | 60th Anniversary Normandy Campaign 12th June 2004 |
 Children of St Honorine lead the Parade |  George Sands on parade, St Honorine. |
 Dignitaries, Guests and people of St Honorine |  Parade arrives at St Honorine Church |
 The whole congregation stood and applauded the veterans to
their seats in the church. |  The entire village attended the ceremonies for the
dedication of the memorial and presentation of medals to the
veterans |
 |  2934077 Sgt. George Sands receives his medal 60 years after the M.M. from Madame Le Maire, Francoise Pateux. |
 2934077 Sgt. George Sands MM, ex 5th battalion, Queens Own Cameron Highlanders, proudly wears his medal. |
 All the children kissed and thanked each of the veterans |  'Merci Liberte' |
 3 Veterans of the 51st Highland Division left to right: George Kavanagh, Artillery 153 Brigade. George Sands, 5th Camerons. Edward Bolster Royal Engineers 152 Brigade |
  George Sands signing autographs, just 2 pictures of many. |
 George Sands receives yet another kiss. Once again from the lady Mayor, Francois Pateux. Our thanks go to the good people of St. Honorine, for their sincerity, genuine friendship and hospitality. And to the many unknown people of France who just wanted to shake hands, have a photo taken, get an autograph or to say a simple Merci to my father and other veterans. It is nice to have Friends. |
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