214 - Stan Hollis VC and the Green Howards on D-Day

The Green Howards landed in the first wave on D-Day. With them was Company Sergeant Major Stan Hollis, who had seen action in France in 1940, being evacuated from the beaches of Dunkirk. He fought in North Africa and took part in the invasion of Sicily.

It is fair to say Hollis was a seasoned soldier. He is also the only recipient of the Victoria Cross for his actions on the 6th of June 1944.

I have made a field trip to the Green Howards Regimental Museum in Richmond, Yorkshire. In this episode, Steve Erskine joins me to discuss Hollis and the Green Howards on D-Day.

[JackSargePainting]

A brilliant interview Angus, thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks for all you do.

[joeblow]

I loved this episode!! I'd be interested in another regimental history episode, maybe on a cavalry/tank regiment.

[FT-snvf]

Good listening, thanks! My grandad was in 6th bn. I believe the Museum's got a copy of his sneaky diary.

Also heads up, you've put 2023 in your description for the Anniversary Event - perhaps change to 2024 so folks don't think they missed it.

Cheers!!