At around 4 a.m. on June 6, 1944, the first 6 LCA of the 551st Assault Flotilla were launched by transport "SS Empire Javelin", in rough seas, with the men of Company A / 116 already on board.
SS Empire Javelin
Ensign George "Jimmy" Green, sailor responsible for leading them to Omaha Beach (Dog Green sector in front of Vierville) dies on D-Day on the beaches of Omaha Beach
Robert was hit in the head (concussion front region).
He did not die instantly but died as a result of these injuries.
Buried in the provisional cemetery of St Laurent (P - 05 - 90)
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