William Clemmey, Chief Officer of Municipal Charities in Stratford upon Avon writes:
“We are so proud to have Phil Sweet as one of our residents. He commanded a landing craft on D Day. He recently attended the Royal British Legion Service of Remembrance to mark D-Day 80, at the National Memorial Arboretum on Thursday 6 June 2024 meeting Sophie the Duchess of Edinburgh, as well as being interviewed by Sky News.”
(see link below)
Video link: D-Day 80th anniversary: Veteran recalls how beached ship was ‘used as prisoner of war camp’ | UK News | Sky News
Photos from the day
He was accompanied by Heather Sweet (cousin), Becky Heyes (Granddaughter), Bennet Carr Headmaster of King Edward VI grammar school, which Phil attended and where his medals are on display
See also: Almshouse resident and D Day veteran attends RBL Service of Remembrance | The Almshouse Association (almshouses.org)
posted 26 June 2024