Leslie Upton
He had been a member of staff at the Nottingham Journal since 1935 when he began an apprenticeship in the newspaper's stereotype foundry.
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Leslie Upton was the son of Harry and Alice Upton of 6, Central Avenue, Sandiacre. He was the husband of Dorothy Caroline Upton of 6, Hope Drive, The Park, Nottingham
Sourced from the Nottingham Journal 23/6/1944
Upton was killed on 'D' Day. He joied the Royal Marines in 1940 and took part in landings on Sicily.
On D-Day, June 6, 1944, 48 Royal Marine Commando landed on Nan Red sector of Juno Beach alongside the Canadians. Their initial objective was to clear the strongpoint at Langrune, but they faced heavy casualties on the beach and in landing craft, with many troop commanders lost. After reinforcements, they participated in the advance inland and later in the landings at Walcheren.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
• Landing:
48 RM Commando landed on Nan Red sector of Juno Beach, a part of the Canadian sector.
• Initial Objectives:
They were to clear the strongpoint at Langrune and then move east to link up with 41 RM Commando.
• Heavy Casualties:
The landing was met with intense fire from the St. Aubin strongpoint and mortar and artillery fire, resulting in significant casualties.
• Losses:
Many landing craft were damaged or destroyed, and a high number of casualties occurred on the beach and in the landing craft.
• Reinforcements:
Following the initial landings, the Commando was reinforced and continued to fight in the advance inland.
137 Royal Marines were killed on 'D'Day, 42 of them serving with Upton's unit - 48 RM Comando. (CWGC)
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