Piper Bill

Also know as the Mad Piper of Sword Beach, Billy Millin was personal piper to Lord Lovat, commander of the British 1st Special Service Brigade. Of Scottish descent but born in Canada, he had joined the British Army and took part in the D-Day landings, piping his Brigade ashore at Sword Beach and then again piping them across Pegasus Bridge where they joined up with the airborne troops. The statue commemorating his bravery is near Sword Beach between Ouistreham and Lion-sur-Mer.

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J. Gafarot ^club

I am happy reading it here written by you.
Thanks.

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William Sutherland ^club

Excellent capture!

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Esther ^club

What a story.

4 months ago.

Patrick Brandy ^club

Intéressante info un bel hommage cette statue bonne journée.

4 months ago.

Christa1004 ^club

A beautiful tribute to Piper Bill, and thanks for sharing this interesting story.

4 months ago.

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