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8 famous people who served on D-Day

Áine CainJun 7, 2016, 02:28 IST

Lucasfilm

Monday is the 72nd anniversary of D-Day.

On June 6, 1944, the Allies embarked on the crucial invasion of Normandy on the northern coast of France. Allied forces suffered major casualties, but the ensuing campaign ultimately dislodged German forces from France.

Did you know these eight famous individuals participated in the D-Day invasion?