The D-Day Invasion - Rockton Township Historical Society
Mon Jun 26 7:00 pm, Rockton Township Historical Society 529 Green St. Rockton IL, 61072
Free presentation
Presented by Dr. John D. Ulferts, retired Superintendent-Principal of the Shirland School District.
June is the anniversary month of the D-Day invasion of World War II. On June 6, 1944, the Allied forces launched the largest amphibious invasion in the history of warfare. The D-Day assault began the liberation of France and Europe from German occupation. Dr. Ulferts has studied several aspects of WWII. He is the author of Always Remember - WWII Through Veterans' Eyes, a compilation of the stories of 140 WWII veterans. The book will be available for sale at the program.
At the Carriage House at the RTHS Museum, 529 Green St., Rockton, IL (enter off Warren St.)
